| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Little River, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Little River, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Robert B Chirnside, Little River, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Dermatological Hospital |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/69/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: AMC Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while attending to wounded men under heavy shell and machine gun fire. During the retirement of the rear-guard squadron he attended to the wounded while the enemy were firing at a distance of 300 yards. He showed great devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |