| Regimental number | 185 |
| Place of birth | Moree New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Varden Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Kirkby, Varden Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Field Ambulance, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations 26th September, 1917, this N.C.O. performed excellent work organising the evacuation of the wounded from the A.A.P. in HANEBECK VALLEY, east of YPRES, whereby their removal was carried out with the least possible delay.' Second description reads: 'In the evening of 24th April, 1918, North of CACHY near VILLERS BRETONNEUX this N.C.O. was in charge of "A" Section Bearers of this Unit. Extra Bearers were rushed forward and a line of evacuation had to be established. Sergeant KIRKBY did splendid work in the organisation of bearer relays and in supervising their work. Later horse ambulances were brought up and he superintended the establishment of loading posts showing both initiative and judgment in working the wagons forward thereby setting free more bearers for the more advanced line of evacuation. He at all times showed an utter disregard for personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3067A Pte Alfred George KIRKBY, 11th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 September 1919. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
