Christopher George Brandis

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 August, 1874

Died: 20 July, 1948

Biographical Summary:

A grazier who enlisted in the AIF in June 1917, aged 42 years. Embarked for the UK on 2 August 1917 and arrived on 2 October 1917. After further training in England, he joined the 36th Battalion in Belgium on 28 January 1918.

He was wounded (right hand) in action 4 April 1918 when the 36th came under sustained bombardment near Villers-Bretonneux. He was evacuated to England for treatment and was discharged from hospital on 30 June 1918. He departed for Australia on 3 August 1918 and arrived on 4 September 1918. He was discharged from the AIF on 7 March 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Christopher George Brandis
• Chris Brandis

Service Number: 3729

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 1 August, 1874 in Crystal Brook

Death Records:

• 20 July, 1948 in Cremorne

Address:

• Oswald Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Christopher Brandis
• mother - Margaret Jane Ragless
• wife - Muriel May Turner

Organisations:

• Member of - 36th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Brandis Christopher George SERN 3729 POB Crystal Brook SA POE Sydney NSW NOK W Brandis Muriel May (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Christopher George Brandis (Website)

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