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E A BROOKMAN

Regimental number1574
Date of birth30 May 1894
Place of birthRichmond, Victoria
SchoolToorak and Armadale State Schools, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPainter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, 10 Eileen Street, Armadale, Victoria
Enlistment date18 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Alexander Edward
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other detailsWar service: Gallipoli (15 weeks), France. On board HMT 'Southland' when it was torpedoed.
Date of death25 July 1976

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