John KIRKWOOD

Regimental number6403
Place of birthTwo Wells, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFlour miller
AddressOrroroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Height5' 8"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs I Kirkwood, Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Field Ambulance, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date21 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 21 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KIRKWOOD John