Picture 1 Dated 1917-19
Picture 2 Dated 1947
Marine Pvt./Capt.
Brainard Todd Briel (Aug. 31 1895-1962)
m. Eleanor Wilhemina Maguire
b. 30 Aug 1895, Balto., Md. Military Records say Yr. of Birth is 1895
d. 1962, Baltimore, Balto. Co., MD
buried: Baltimore Cemetery
child: Audrey Swain Todd Briel (c. 1922)
son of Florence Elizabeth Todd (1863-1943) and Edward Briel (1871-?)
Occ. Capt. for Balt. City
Additional info:
According to Brainard's draft registration, he had gray
eyes and dark brown hair. His height and weight were not noted.
In 1920 Brainard is found living in the home of his step-father John M. Hoffman
at 102 W. Lanvale St., Balto., Md. He is 22 yrs. of age and single. It states
that he and his mother, Florence E. Todd were born in New York state. His
occupation is listed as a Salesman of Tea & Coffee.
First worked on #4 engine at the
Lexington St. Station, Balto., MD
Last worked as Captain on #15 engine at Monford Ave. Station, Balto, MD. His
helmet number was #674.
Military Record:
Name: Brainard Todd Briel
Race: white
Address: 1413 W. Lanvale St., Baltimore
Birth Place: Baltimore, Md.
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1895
Comment: USMC pvt, Bks Det Paris Is. S.C.; 123 Co Quantico Va. 11/20/17; Bks Det
Quantico Va. 12/14/17, Hon disch 5/4/18, USMC 6/26/18 pvt; pvt 1c 2/10/19, Bks
Det Quantico Va., Hon disch 9/16/19, Medal received: Serbian, Order of St. Sava
Source: Maryland in the World War 1917-1919; Military and Naval Service
Records, Volumes I & II
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