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Norman Brayshaw

Sapper

6th Field Company Engineers

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus procera
  • Planted By: Miss V. Tournier
  • Plaque: 644

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Biography

Norman Brayshaw (SN 8661) born in Ballarat, was a 23 year old bricklayer when he enlisted in Melbourne on March 30th 1915. He embarked aboard the Hororata on May 2nd 1916 and served with the 6th Field Company Engineers. During his service he suffered a mild wound in May 1917, was disciplined for being insubordinate to and NCO, then in August 1918 he suffered an accidental leg fracture. He returned to Australia aboard the Delta, disembarked at Melbourne on March 10th 1919 and was discharged on July 2nd.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour