Australian Flying Corps
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Frank Brelaz (SN6913/Lt.) born at Ballarat, was a 26 year old electrician when he enlisted in Ballarat in July 1915. On November 18th he embarked aboard the Wiltshire for service in France with the 22nd Field Artillery Brigade. In August 1916 he suffered a mild gunshot wound to his shoulder. In January 1917 he was transferred to the 4th Field Artillery Brigade, then in August he qualified a Flying Officer with the Australian Flying Corps. He came through the final year of the war without major incident, returned to Australia aboard the Nestor and was discharged on February 13th 1920. He also enlisted to serve in the RAAF during WW2.
