| Regimental number | 12/1555 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | c/o W Day, Nixon Street, Hamilton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J Birnie, Bankhead, Brockburns, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 4 Tahiti on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 17th September, 1918, until cessation of hostilities. On one occasion, on 29th September when the battalion had made a rapid advance during the day, he succeeded under heavy shelling in delivering to the troops in the line rations, water and ammunition.’
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Third |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |