| Regimental number | 2474 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Volunteer Hotel, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Kirkwood, Volunteer Hotel, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Senor Cadets; 1 year in the 92nd Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Persia on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Australian Flying Corps Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: No 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Greece (Mudros), Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 28 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Sydney, 4 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KIRKWOOD Reginald William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
