Edgar Auston BROOKS

Regimental number376
Date of birth31 July 1892
Place of birthBingara, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKeera Street, Bingara, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height5' 8"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFather, S Brooks, Bingara, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Place of enlistmentArmidale, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Discharge date12 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 12 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BROOKS Edgar Auston