| Regimental number | 14986 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Waggon builder |
| Address | Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Birch, Harper Street, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Army Medical Corps, July 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(E. of Ypres 21 September 1917) Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in carrying out rescue work.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the afternoon of September 21st, 1917, during very heavy enemy shelling at the CULVERT on the MENIN ROAD east of YPRES, Private BIRCH went out, dressed, and carried in wounded throughout the whole of the bombardment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
