Robert KIRBY

Regimental number2435
Place of birthWarren New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressQuambone via Coonamble, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kathleen Kirby, Quambone via Coonamble, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name54th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/71/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll54th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2348 Pte George KIRBY, 54th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 December 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 April 1940
Place of burialWarren Cemetery