| Regimental number | 1855 |
| Place of birth | Glenelg South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | Longwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Richardson Kirkbride, same address |
| Previous military service | 11th FCAE |
| Enlistment date | 22 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |
