| Regimental number | 2377 |
| Place of birth | Auburn, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Pyap West, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard James Birch, Pyap West, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Australian Reserve Park 1, Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24th September 1917, on the Menin Road, Corporal Birch was on convoy duty under the command of Lieutenant Rush. He performed valuable work and showed conspicuous courage in reorganising the column which had been thrown into confusion by heavy enemy shell fire. On the night of 25th September 1917, the convoy was heavily shelled West of Clapham Junction. Corporal Birch on this occasion also was of great assistance in getting the column through.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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