| Regimental number | 4364 |
| Place of birth | Wentworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tambellup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Birt, Tambellup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Villers Bretonneux on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Prospect Hill Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 12), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 112 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George Howard and Ellen BIRT, Tambellup, Western Australia. Native of Wentworth, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his men splendidly to their objective, himself rushing an enemy strong point and capturing 20 of the enemy and two machine guns. On the objective he quickly consolidated his position, and sent back useful information. Later he led a party against an enemy strong point, and captured 40 prisoners and four machine guns. He did magnificent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: 4131 Pte Harry Williams BIRT, 48th Bn, killed in action, Pozi?res, France, 6 August 1916; 2613 Pte Oscar Augusta COOMBE, 51st Bn, killed in action, 3 September 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
