| Regimental number | 323 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mercer |
| Address | 3 Wellington Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Kirkwood, 3 Wellington Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Shrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot II, row A, Grave No. 72), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 47 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Mary KIRKWOOD, 3 Wellington Street, Kew, Victoria. Native of Collingwood, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 8th May, 1915, during the operations North of Cape Helles (Dardanelles). During an advance, when the Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers had been killed or wounded, Private Kirkwood assumed the command, taking charge of the men in his immediate neighbourhood, directing their fire, and bu his coolness and courage rendering invaluable assistance in steadying all ranks at a critical moment. He led each advance in his section of the line, and finally performed most valuable service in consolidating the position gained.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8855 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |