| Regimental number | 3424 |
| Place of birth | Logan Village Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Hazelton, Wetherton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Kirk, Emma Street, Eagle Street, Eagle Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3424A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Bray-sur-Somme on 13 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 13th August, 1918, near BRAY-Sur-SOMME this man's company was heavily shelled and suffered many casualties. Private KIRK was the only stretcher bearer left unwounded. he continued to work under very heavy shell fire, frequently dressing wounded and moving them single handed to cover. Throughout the day he showed great coolness and set a most excellent example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
