Regimental number | 7147 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Agricultural expert |
Address | c/o Dr Birks, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J S Birks, c/o Dr Birks, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 13 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Artillery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous service during enemy attack near Lagnicourt when he placed two howitzers in the road in order to bring direct fire on to the advancing enemy, thus proving of great assistance.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |