Elliott Leslie Drake-Brockman (1893 - 1944)

Born 4 May 1893 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Adeline (Durack) Drake-Brockman — married 7 Apr 1920 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died 1 Jan 1944 at age 50 in Albany, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

There is no online birth records for him.

War records list his place of birth as Perth.

He was one of 11 children.

Prior to the War he was a member of the 25th Light Horse.

He served in WW1 and his records are under the surname Brockman. S/N 1686. He enlisted on 4/8/1915 and was with the 3rd Depot Squadron. On 1/10/1915 he was transferred to the 11th Reinforcements with the 10th Light Horse and made a Prov Sgt. On 13/10/1915 he embraked on the Themistocles. On 9/1/1916 he went to hospital in Heliopolis and returned 22/1/1916. On 1/4/1916 he was transferred to the 4th Artillery Division No 3 Section. On 6/6/1916 he was transferred from Alexandria to Marseilles France. On 11/10/1916 he was on detachment to the 12th Filed Artillery Brigade. On 7/1/1919 he was appointed 2nd Lt. On 7/4/1919 he was apporinted Lt.

He returned to Australia on 12/7/1919 and appears on the Nominal Roll as being with the 4th Australian Divisional Artillery.

ANZACS born in Perth, WA:

Elliot Leslie Brockman

Service Number: LIEUT

Place of Birth: Perth, WA, Australia

Place of Enlistment: Blackboy Hill, WA, Australia

Next of Kin: Brockman, Elliot Burgess (father)

http://australiaremembers.net.au/anzacstories/anzac/?aid=204064&let=#book5/page4-5

On 7/4/1920 in Perth he married Mary Adeline "Mollie Durack. The marriage is registered under the surname Brockman.

DEATH NOTICE. DRAKE-BROCKMAN.—On January 1, 1944, at Perth, Elliot Leslie, formerly of Albany, eldest son of Amy and the late Elliot Drake-Brockman, of West Burn, Beverley. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 3 Jan 1944, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46780423

OBITUARY. LES DRAKE BROCKMAN. The death has occurred in the city, where he has been under medical attention for a long period, of Mr Elliot Leslie Drake Brockman, formerly of Beverley and Albany. Deceased was 50 years of age and was born in the city, coming to the Beverley district with his parents following their purchase of a farming property. The family has been associated with the district ever since. The deceased was educated at the local State School and worked on his parents farm until his enlistment in the first world war, in which his brother, Howden, also served, being killed at Gallipoli.
Les was first with the 10th Light Horse but later transferred to the artillery and served for a long period in France. It was whilst on service that he first suffered those seizures that were to affect him throughout the remainder of his life and which ultimately caused death. On his return from France he farmed for a period in this district but ill-health forced his retirement and he then lived for a period at Albany, later being transferred to an institution in the city. The funeral took place in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta cemetery on Monday last.
Deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs Amy Brockman, of Beverley and the following sisters and brothers. Vanda – Mrs C Ridgway – Commberdale; Edith – Mrs G Ladyman – Dumbleyung; Elvire – Mrs Jos Crofts – Albany; Gordon – Beverley; Hester – Mrs Bennett – Dumbleyung; Vernon Katannning; and Margaret – Mrs Alan McDonald – Kalgoorlie. The Beverley Times (WA : 1905 - 1977) Fri 7 Jan 1944, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202747333

Sources

• War Records. https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/137348
• West Australia BDM records. Marriage reg 438/1920.
• Wedding Article. Sunday Times 11/4/1920. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57963027?searchTerm=elliott%20brockman
• Death Notice Albany Advertiser 13/1/1944.
• Obituary Albany Advertiser 7/1/1944.