| Regimental number | 5777 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Neerim South, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H Welch, Neerim South, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Alexander Birrell |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |