Regimental number | 4051 |
Place of birth | Hull, Yorkshire, England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Sailor |
Address | Carlisle Road, Westbourne Park, Mitcham, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 127 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Kirby, 15 St Georges Grove, St Georges Road, Hull, England |
Previous military service | Served for 7 years in the Royal Naval Reserve; time expired. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 8 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, KIRBY Fred |