John William Brooks

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1873

Died: 22 October, 1947

Biographical Summary:

An engineer who enlisted in the AIF in February 1917 and understated his age as 36 years when in fact it was 43 years. He departed for Egypt on 10 May 1917.

After transiting in Western Australia he arrived in Egypt on 6 August 1917. He initially served with the 3rd Anzac Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps and in August 1918 transferred to the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment.

He embarked for Australia on 21 March 1919 and arrived on 19 April 1919. He was discharged from the AIF on 17 May 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John William Brooks

Service Number: 2884

Ranks:

• Held rank of Trooper

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1873 in Colac

Death Records:

• 22 October, 1947 in Concord

Address:

• 36 Cabramatta Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John William Brooks
• mother - Adeline Catherine Downes
• wife - Minnie Maud Stevenson
• wife - Laura Gertrude Pemberton

Organisations:

• Member of - 3rd Anzac Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps
• Member of - 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment

Main Sources:

• First World War Embarkation Roll John William Brooks (Webpage)
• Brooks John William SERN 2884A POB Geelong VIC POE Sydney NSW NOK W Brooks Minnie Maude (Webpage)

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