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 |