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 |