| Regimental number | 1073 |
| Place of birth | Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Baillie, 'Rosewell', Aberdare Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 2 years |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For his energy, reliability and devotion to Duty during the operations in the vicinity of the SOMME extending over the past six months. This Non Commissioned Officer has rendered very efficient service as Orderly Room Sergeant in connection with the preparation of orders for battle - his duties on many occasions involving strenuous work over long periods without rest. He has never spared himself in carrying out his arduous duties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1063 Lt Arthur BAILLIE, 34th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 August 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
