James BRODIE

Regimental number271
Place of birthDundee, Scotland
ReligionRoman Catholic
Occupationlronworker
AddressLinton Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinUncle, Peter Brodie, Linton Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistently good work and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September, 1918, Sergeant BRODIE, as Battalion Sanitary N.C.O., has rendered excellent service. The sanitiation of the various camps occupied by the Battalion has left nothing to be desired, due to his indefatigable energy and the pride he has taken in his work. In the line when responsible for the sanitation of the trenches his work has at all times stood out as an example to all. Often, at times he has rendered invaluable asssistance in taking ammunition, water, etc., forward to front line Companies when it was urgently required.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal