| Regimental number | 1196 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Other Names | BARDINI |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | 51 West Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs M Bardin, 1 Ashfield Avenue, 'Ranelagh', Dublin, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Also recommended for an MID, 6 January 1919. One MID awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination in making a survey of the front line trenches under very heavy fire. He has on many previous occasions done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Australia, 26 February 1915; disembarked Alexandria, 8 January 1915; appointed Acting Corporal, 26 June 1915; transferred to Gallipoli, 11 August 1915; taken on strength of 1st Field Company Engineers, 17 August 1915; attached as a surveyor to 1st Division Headquarters, 16 September 1915; disembarked Alexandria, 27 December 1915; taken on strength of 1st Field Company Engineers, 29 December 1915; detached for duty with Divisional Engineers Headquarters at Serapeum, 3 February 1916; taken on strength of 1st Pioneer Battalion, 10 March 1916; appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 12 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. Granted leave, 19 May 1916; returned from leave, 27 May 1916; appointed Lieutenant, 14 June 1916; appointed Captain 'to complete establishment', 5 August 1916; granted leave, 21 December 1916; returned from leave, 31 December 1916. Awarded Military Cross, 17 February 1917. Granted leave, 8 May 1917; returned from leave, 19 May 1917; granted leave (proceeded to the United Kingdom), 28 February 1918; returned from leave, 16 March 1918; appointed adjutant, 5 October 1917. Admitted to 20th Casualty Clearing Station, 5 February 1919 (influenza); rejoined unit, 18 February 1919; mentioned in Sir D. Haig's Dispatch, 19 March 1919. Transferred to Australian Graves Service and to be Officer i/c Memorial Crosses; granted leave (pending decision on discharge), 12 May 1920; struck off strength on march out for demobilisation of graves service, 12 May 1920. Discharged from Australian Imperial Force, London, 8 September 1920 (demobilisation). Letter by Bardin reads: 'I hereby apply for discharge in the United Kingdom. It is my intention to reside in France as soon as my services can be dispensed with', 30 April 1920 Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medals |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
