| Regimental number | 1666 |
| Place of birth | Treby, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmoreland, England |
| School | Stramorgate School, Kendal, Westmoreland, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Halstead, Gembrook, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Hird, Gembrook, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Tyne Cot Cemetery (Plot XXXV, Row D< Grave No. I), Passchendaele, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 131 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Mary HIRD, Gembrook, Victoria. Native of Ireeeby, Westmorland, England |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
