| Regimental number | 63 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Yorkshire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bruton, Empire Palace Hotel, Shepherd, Bush, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF1 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy succeeded in gaining a footing in our position, he organized parties and led them. After a strenuous bombing attack he succeeded in driving out the enemy and regaining the position. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
