| Regimental number | 388 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 41 Croydon Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Barclay, Burwood Road, Concord, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent devotion to duty. During the whole period from 25th February 1918 to the night of 16th/17th September 1918, No. 362 Private ROBERT BARCLAY, as a Stretcher Bearer, has shown exceptional devotion to duty. His efforts to render first aid to the wounded as quickly as possible, even in the face of great personal danger, have been his sole ambition. His services in this direction have been invaluable. During operations, Private BARCLAY has, on many occasions, set a magnificent example to the men of his Company, by his absolute fearlessness, coolness and determination. During the strenuous active operations since August 8th 1918, his admirable devotion to duty, his cheerfulness, and the way in which he attended to casualties, is worthy of every recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| 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
