| Regimental number | 64854 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rutherglen, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.11 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Joseph Wirges, Rutherglen |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets; 2 years in the Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Rutherglen, Victoria |
| Unit name | 7th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Malta on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Medal: British War Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | Lockhart Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WIRGES John Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
