| Regimental number | 3248 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Lineman |
| Address | Eukey, Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, J.J. Birch, Eukey, Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. displayed magnificent conduct during operations in front of LE VERGUIER North West of St. QUENTIN on 13th September, 1918. He was in charge of a platoon during an intense H.E. and Gas bombardment, and, although blinded by gas, he continued to supervise the anti-gas measures. By being led about by a Private he made sure that all reasonable precautions had been taken. It was not until he had received a direct order that he was induced to go to a R.A.P. His bearing throughout the operations was of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
