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Soldier Summary

Norman Montague Brooke

Military History

Rank: Gunner

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 4376 (AIF); 133029 (British Army)

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)
Notes

Occupation: plumber. Served in AIF 2nd Medium Trench Mortar Batter and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Yarra Junction, Vic., Australia
Enlisted[1]10/26/1916Melbourne (Australia)
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)[1]Russia
Birth1898 (?)
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19