| Regimental number | 4390 |
| Place of birth | Arthurton, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Marden Street, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sophia Buik, Marden Street, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Great bravery, initiative and devotion to duty as Battalion runner. (Bullecourt 6-9 May 1917). Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal (Awarded) Valuable services and personal bravery as Battalion runner on 20-21 September 1917. (Polygon Wood). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near POLYGON WOOD, east of YPRES, on 20th and 21st September, 1917, Pte. BUIK acted as Batttalion Runner during the period of the Battalion holding the line. His untiring energy in taking messages to and from the front line was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. On night of 21st September, when the enemy was shelling the forward area and all communications were cut, Pte. BUIK took an important message to the forward posts and returned with valuable situation reports. His work throughout was excellent. '
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
