| Regimental number | 181 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 497 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Kirby, 497 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near ESTREES, east of PERONNE, on night 3rd/4th October, 1918. After the attack the enemy kept a continuous barrage of heavy shells on the area across which the signal wires to the firing line ran. This linesman did magnificient work repairing and maintaining these lines, passing and re-passing through the intense barrage. On three separate occasions he went the whole distance to the newly captured position repairing breaks, and showing the utmost determination to keep the communications intact. His untiring work was continued without respite for 36 hours under circumstances of the greatest danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
