| Regimental number | 925 |
| Place of birth | Canterbury Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shipping clerk |
| Address | 62 Park Street West, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Kirwood, 62 Park Street West, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) work near lihons on 10 August 1918. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Lihons, on 10th August 1918, when his company encountered strong opposition he showed great skill and gallantry in dealing with same. After disposing of a nest of three light guns, he made a reconnaissance under heavy machine gun fire, with the result that by securing the cooperation of his flanks he was enabled to push the line forward some 500 yards. Later in the day he led a patrol through a wood south west of Lihons, and gained much valuable information. His dash and initiative contributed largely to the success of the operation, and he set a fine example to all under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
