| Regimental number | 1033 |
| Place of birth | Mirboo North, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Yinnar, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert S Birnie, Yinnar, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |