Regimental number | 1780 |
Place of birth | Forbes New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Forbes, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Muir, Muerdale, Forbes, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near POZIERES. During attack on night of 14th/15th August, 1916, although wounded early, refused to be bandaged and continued to bomb throughout the attack. He then assisted in bringing up bobs and in digging. His influence on men in his vicinity very valuable.'
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Family/military connections | Nephews: 708/2252 Pte Leonard Archibald (also recorded as John Charles) CLANCY, 13th Bn, killed in action, 22 August 1915; 327 Pte John Henry CLANCY, 4th Bn, killed in action, 1 May 1915. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |