Regimental number | 2139 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grocer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Brother, James Barclay, 33 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operations in carrying important messages through heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Family/military connections | Cousin: 1429 Corporal Stanley George TURNER, 59th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |