George BARCLAY

Regimental number4/645
Address13 Sarawai Street, Parnell, Auckland
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs George Barclay, 13 Sarawai Street, Parnell, Auckland
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLieutenant Colonel
Final unitNew Zealand Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'He commanded a field Company with gallantry and success from May to August, 1915 in Gallipoli, and in France from April to September, 1916, including operations on the Somme. Has set an excellent example of devotion to duty.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917.

Mention in Despatches


'For excellent service during the period under consideration 26th February, 1917 to 20th September, 1917 which included the long and trying preparations for the Battle of Messines and also during a period of nearly two years active service in Gallipoli and France.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917.

Medals

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the War.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

Order of Danilo, 4th Class (Montenegro)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 March 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Order of the British Empire, Order of Danilo, 4th Class (Montenegro), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fourth

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