Walter KIRBY

Regimental number2098
Place of birthWoodford Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBullock driver
AddressWoodford via Caboolture, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Louisa Annie Kirby, Woodford via Caboolture, Queensland
Enlistment date18 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 7 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal