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Home » People » Frank Edward Brewster

Frank Edward Brewster

(Confirmed)

Born: 20 May, 1886

Died: 11 April, 1916

Biographical Summary:

Fatally wounded by Second Lieutenant John Penfound Congdon who had accidently discharged his revolver.

Service Number: 78

Ranks:

  • Held rank of Private
  • Held rank of Sergeant
  • Held rank of Second Lieutenant

Birth Records:

  • 20 May, 1886 in Hackney

Death Records:

  • 11 April, 1916 in Bailleul

Address:

  • Urraween Melrose Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

  • father - Frederick Brewster
  • mother - Sarah Griffiths
  • brother - Albert Gough Brewster

Organisations:

  • Member of - Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
  • Member of - 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
  • Member of - 18th Battalion, AIF
  • Member of - 5th Machine Gun Company, AIF

Main Sources:

  • Brewster Frank Edward SERN LIEUT 78 654 POB London England POE Sydney NSW NOK B Brewster Albert G (Webpage)
  • Find War Dead BREWSTER FRANK EDWARD (Webpage)
  • AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES THE 166TH LIST DIED OF WOUNDS (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

    To commemorate the centenary of World War One, Mosman Library Service created an online resource to collect and display information about the wartime experiences of local service people.

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