| Regimental number | 557 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Duncan Street, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Myra Birk, Duncan Street, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 30/1/15 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Johan Gottfried |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham Castle', 10 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right shoulder), Melbourne, 8 July 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | Murtoa Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRK Johann Godfrey |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
