Regimental number | 6046 |
Place of birth | Drysdale Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Drysdale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Kilby, Drysdale, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VAIRE WOOD, north east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. When his Platoon Sergeant had established in a trench cutting off a large party, the enemy made a determined effort along the C.T. to recover the position and rescue the party. Corporal KILBY led his section against them and a lively bomb fight followed for nearly an hour when the enemy withdrew leaving their casualties. By his prompt action, skilful leadership and accurate throwing this N.C.O. assisted in the capture of a large party and denied a dangerous point of vantage to the enemy. His dash and leadership were invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |