Regimental number | 1854 |
Place of birth | Wellington New Zealand |
Other Names | Ronald Edgar |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Marine engineer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, H W Kirkwood, Wanganui, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near VAIRE WOOD, east of CORBIE, [2887 P. TURNBULL and 2718 R.E. KIRKWOOD] acted as linesmen on 4th July, 1918, connecting advanced Battalion and Companies. During the heavy enemy bombardment that followed, they were out all hours repairing lines regardless of personal risks, and throughout the operations communication was not interrupted more than a few minutes at a time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |