| Regimental number | 5968 |
| Place of birth | Cairns Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Martin Street, Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D Birch, Martin Street, Cairns, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1516 Pte Thomas BIRCH, 2nd Machine Gun Bn (late 25th Bn), died of broncho-pneumonia, France, 2 December 1918; 713 Pte Albert Victor BIRCH, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cairns Cemetery, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
