| Regimental number | 2335 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Benjamin Robert Bird, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon to the attack with great gallantry, afterwards commanding his company during a counter-attack. He also made a daring reconnaissance single-handed of an enemy post, which he surprised, killing two and capturing the remaining twenty when his party came up. He set a very fine example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 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
