Son of Edward W. Kirby and Emmeline Kirby; husband of Dorothy O. Kirby, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. His brother died in service in WW1
MC earned WW1 LG Sup 26 July 1917 ' "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the mopping up party, and handled his men with great skill and courage. He was wounded early on, but refused to leave his post until assured of the capture of the position." MID LG Sup 30 December 1941