Commemorated at Memorial Name Chatswood Garden of Remembrance Given name WG Family name Brookes Gender Male Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Campaign High seas 1940–1945 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 08 September 1942 Additional information Address given on enlistment documents Last held rank Chief Petty Officer Unit at embarkation HMAS Canberra Service Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute