| Regimental number | 2305 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Eden via Quambone, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, S C Kirby, Eden via Quambone, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Rainecourt on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block R, Plot II, row L, Grave No. 20), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 91 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parnets: Samuel Charles and kathleen KIRBY, Quambone, New South Wales. Native of Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on Raincourt, on 11 August, 1918. He rushed a machine gun post single handed, and, although wounded in the attempt, succeeded in capturing and holding two machine guns and fourteen of the enemy until the remainder of his section came up. He set a fine example of courage and initiative to the men with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
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