| Regimental number | 3948 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Flinders Street, West End, Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Ebbie Birrell, Lighthouse, Cape Bowling Green, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 1st AGA |
| Enlistment date | 21 April 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 13 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd A.F.A. |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |