| Regimental number | 43948 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Linwood, Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Brunt, Park Road, New Brighton, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, G Company (Part) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Passchendaele New British Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row E, Grave No 25), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph (b. England) and Margaret (b. Auckland) Brunt, 240 Stanmore Road, Richmond, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 5 April 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 11 June 1917, and marched into Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 6 July 1917; joined 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, in the field, 10 August 1917, and posted to 2nd Company. Killed in action, 12 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 17 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21889218 |