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Leslie William BARCLAY

Regimental number22390
Place of birthPortland, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationChorister
Address297 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Barclay, 297 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date24 January 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBSM
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 21 November 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 5 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During the period 17 September to 31 December 1918, he displayed great devotion to duty. He always discharged the many responsible duties attached to his position with marked ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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