| Regimental number | 40 |
| Place of birth | Fifth Creek, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Norton Summit, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Step-Mother, Mr H Wolbers, Norton Summit, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1.5 years in the 23rd Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 3 June 1917 (shrapnel wound, scalp: severe; compound fracture of skull). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; discharged (wounded), Adelaide, 27 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRCH George Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
