John BAILLIE

BAILLIE, John

Service Number: 1073
Enlisted: 7 February 1916, West Maitland, New South Wales
Last Rank: Corporal
Last Unit: 34th Infantry Battalion
Born: Wallsend, New South Wales, date not yet discovered
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Law Clerk
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World War 1 Service

7 Feb 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1, West Maitland, New South Wales
2 May 1916: Involvement AIF WW1, Corporal, 1073, 34th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Hororata embarkation_ship_number: A20 public_note: ''
2 May 1916: Embarked AIF WW1, Corporal, 1073, 34th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Hororata, Sydney
2 Mar 1920: Discharged AIF WW1

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Biography

Son of Matthew Baillie of 'Rosewell', Aberdare Street, Cessnock, New South Wales

Brother of William Baillie killed in action 15 May 1917: Arthur Baillie returned to Australia 15 November 1919: Matthew Baillie returned to Australia 18 July 1919

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Recommendation for Meritorious Medal states:

'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: 3 June 1919

 

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