T. Brew

Lieutenant Thomas Brew, Australian War Memorial and Ballarat Courier 10 November 1917.

History

Thomas Brew worked at the Ballarat Woollen Mills at the time of his enlistment. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, before being killed in action during World War One on 4 October 1917.

Legacy

World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour and the Ballarat Woollen Mills Avenue of Honour.

Thomas Brew was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Obituary

LIEUTENANT THOS. BREW, D.C.M.

Lt T. Brew, killed in action on the 4th October was a nephew of Capt Henry Brew of Ballarat. Though enlisting in Sydney at 18 years of age, he lived with his uncle and was employed at the Ballarat Woollen Mills. Lt Brew went with the 2nd Battalion 1st Brigade, to Egypt, thence to Gallipoli, where he took part in the landing. On recovery from shock after being blown from a shell hole, he re-entered the lines with his regiment and was again wounded. From here he sailed for France with the rank of sergeant and was engaged in most of the big battles. He was twice wounded in France but recovered and at Pozieres, all his seniors being killed or wounded, he took command of his company and did such commendable work that he received his D.C.M. at the hands of the King, and also a commission. Lt Brew was a most promising lad. His father who has been on active service is residing in Adelaide while his younger brother has been badly wounded and is still in England. His uncle Pte J. Brew of "The Courier" staff was killed in action and his cousin Cpl W. Brew who was formerly on the Courier staff, was severely wounded and was invalided home.

See also

Wilfred L. Brew, brother

Ballarat Woollen Mills

External links

https://www.facebook.com/GreatWarBallarat/posts/1602010146511921

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--Beth Kicinski 14:07, 17 June 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 23:14, 19 June 2017 (AEST)