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We remember Ernest George Brennen
We remember Ernest George Brennen
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Thomas Henry Arthur Brennen
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1874
1876
sibling
Charles Herbert Brennen
Source:8171055
1876
1877
sibling
Harriett Margara Anne Aka Henriette Rose Hyman
Brennen
Source:8171055
1877
1879
sibling
Amelia Sarah Ann Hunter
Brennen
Source:8171055
20th February 1879
1880
sibling
Esther Caroline Powe
Brennen
Source:8171055
8th December 1880
1882
sibling
Harold John James Brennen
Source:8171055
24th December 1882
1882
sibling
Eve Eveline Maud Wood
Brennen
Source:8171055
24th December 1882
1884
sibling
Harry Horace Drewett Brennen
Source:8171055
28th May 1884
1885
sibling
Mary Margaret Agnes Whitford
Brennen
Source:8171055
1st August 1885
1887
sibling
Susannah Brennen
Source:8171055
1st February 1887
1888
sibling
William John Drewett Brennen
Source:8171055
23rd December 1888
1891
sibling
Adelaide Millington
Brennen
Source:8171055
30th March 1891
1891
sibling
Harry Horace Brennen
Source:8171055
30th March 1891
1893
sibling
Lilly Victoria Dolling
Brennen
Source:8171055
4th February 1893
1895
sibling
Mabel Latham
Brennen
Source:8171055
17th May 1895
1897
1914
education
Albany State School
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8171055
28th September 1914
1914
employment
Civil Servant
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8171055
28th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Helena Vale Western Australia
Australia
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28th September 1914
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
684
16th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8171055
2nd August 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:8171055
9th August 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
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9th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
Panel 51
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Brennen |
| Source | 8171055 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 684 | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Drewitt | mother | ||
| Henry Brennen aka Brennan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Arthur Brennen | brother | 1874 | |
| Charles Herbert Brennen | brother | 1876 | |
| Harriett Margara Anne Aka Henriette Rose Hyman nee Brennen | sister | 1877 | |
| Amelia Sarah Ann Hunter nee Brennen | sister | 20th February 1879 | |
| Esther Caroline Powe nee Brennen | sister | 8th December 1880 | |
| Harold John James Brennen | brother | 24th December 1882 | |
| Eve Eveline Maud Wood nee Brennen | sister | 24th December 1882 | |
| Harry Horace Drewett Brennen | brother | 28th May 1884 | |
| Mary Margaret Agnes Whitford nee Brennen | sister | 1st August 1885 | |
| Susannah Brennen | sister | 1st February 1887 | |
| William John Drewett Brennen | brother | 23rd December 1888 | |
| Adelaide Millington nee Brennen | sister | 30th March 1891 | |
| Harry Horace Brennen | brother | 30th March 1891 | |
| Lilly Victoria Dolling nee Brennen | sister | 4th February 1893 | |
| Mabel Latham nee Brennen | sister | 17th May 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-17 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-17 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2. Albany place of association for Ernest Brennen.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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