BAILLIE, John
| Service Number: | 1073 |
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| 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 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 7 Feb 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, West Maitland, New South Wales | |
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| 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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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