| Regimental number | 1621 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Alberton, South Australia |
| School | Woodville, Grote St and Sturt St, Adelaide, Public Schools; Way College, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Renmark, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Francis Birks, Third Avenue, Royston Park, Payneham, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Not awarded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: France, Belgium. Gassed, Villers-Bretonneux, 26 May 1918; recovered and returned to duty, 3 July 1918; invalided to Beaufort War Hospital, Bristol, 8 September 1918. Arrived back in Australia, 28 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | North Road Church of England Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
