| Regimental number | 1054 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | Observatory, Mt Pleasant, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | John Brittain, 46 Barrow Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private BRITTAIN was attached as medical detail to the 2nd Field Company Engineers. During the operations east of YPRES near MOLENAARELSTHOEK on 4th October 1917 a party of sappers was caught in an intense barrage. He remained behind dressing wounded under heavy fire and did not leave them until they were safely sent to the Dressing Station. He then followed up his party and although wounded persisted in carrying on until ordered to withdraw. He set an admirable example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
