| Regimental number | 1320 |
| Place of birth | Gladstone, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Fenton Creek via St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | J Birthisel, Wehla, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of Glencorse Wood during the period 25th/27th September, Sergeant Birthisel did very valuable work in the organisation of and controlling of carrying parties with ammunition and water to the front line. he continually passed through the enemy barrage and by his fine example of coolness and courage inspired his men forward. Later he carried on as C.S.M. to his company and though badly wounded, he continued to organise parties under very trying circumstances and only retired from the fight fifteen hours later when ordered to do so.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rheola Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
