| Regimental number | 4131 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | East Adelaide, South Australia |
| School | East Adelaide Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Anthony Street, Largs Bay, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.8 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H M Birt, Anthony Street, Largs Bay, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Pozieres, Somme Sector, France |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Serre Road Cemetery No. 2 (Plot XXVIII, Row E, Grave No. 12), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 145 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Payneham Cemetery, South Australia. Parents: Henry Howard (d. 29 February 1932, aged 88; bu. Payneham) and Helen Mary (d. 18 October 1946, aged 90; bu. Payneham) BIRT, Devon Street, Largs Bay, South Australia. Born at Adelaide. Photo: Brian McLauchlan |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRT Harry Williams |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
