| Regimental number | 2/423 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Auckland |
| Address | O'Rorke Avenue, Remuera, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Birnie, O'Rorke Avenue, Remuera, Auckland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Gunner |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 13 July 1916. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ‘For conspicuous gallantry. On four occasions he has done fine work, serving his gun and repairing emplacements under heavy fire.’
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 13/26 William BIRNIE MM |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 20 September 1915. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body |