Regimental number | 1943 |
Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm contractor |
Address | c/o Rev Hugh Paton, 'Argyle Cottage', Merrylands, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, GiIes Henderson Brunton, 30 McLennan Street, Mount Florida, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of the Jordan at Black Hill on 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 1918. As stretcher bearer, he showed great courage in dressing and carrying away wounded under heavy artillery and rifle fire. When the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment lost their stretcher bearers, he gave them assistance, as well as attending to the wounded of his own squadron. For three days and nights he worked continuously showing the greatest fortitude and self sacrifice.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Middle East Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 79 |
Place of burial | Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania |