Gunner

Walter Waddell Barclay

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of James Waddell Barclay and of Marion Florence Barclay (nee Haugh), of Tapanui, Otago, New Zealand; husband of Mary Elizabeth Barclay, of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • WW2 RoH
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED

Public Contributions:

Walter Barclay was my Grandfather. He died at the battle of  Mesa Matruh. I understand he was returning from leave and the truck was bombed by enemy. He was survived by his wife (Mary) and daughter ... Read More

Personal Tributes:

This is my grandfather and I am proud of his service and ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Casualty

Service Number: 
61401
Name:
Walter Waddell Barclay
Rank: 
Gunner
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
New Zealand Artillery, 14 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 June 1942
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
23
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF)

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
XXX. A. 4.
Cemetery Location: 
Egypt
Walter Waddell Barclay
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