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Ronald Ernest KIRKWOOD

Regimental number1854
Place of birthWellington New Zealand
Other NamesRonald Edgar
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMarine engineer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, H W Kirkwood, Wanganui, New Zealand
Enlistment date4 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations near VAIRE WOOD, east of CORBIE, [2887 P. TURNBULL and 2718 R.E. KIRKWOOD] acted as linesmen on 4th July, 1918, connecting advanced Battalion and Companies. During the heavy enemy bombardment that followed, they were out all hours repairing lines regardless of personal risks, and throughout the operations communication was not interrupted more than a few minutes at a time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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