| Regimental number | 2425 |
| Place of birth | Bogong, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Beechworth, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter Birtles, Finch Street, Beechworth, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Militia; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Trooper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 23 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRTLES Charles Alfred |
