| Regimental number | 2274 |
| Place of birth | LeFroy, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Pimpama, South Coast Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr William Birkett, Lefroy, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 16 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |
