| Regimental number | 6103 |
| Other Names | Lassallo Kipling |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Barber, Earle Street, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 6th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A40 Runic |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This sapper has always, by his coolness, zeal and energy, set a fine example to his comrades. On the morning of 18th September, 1918 near LE VERGUIER, Sapper BARBER was attache to a party in charge of a bangalore torpedo. He went forward and made a reconnaissance of the enemy wire under heavy enemy fire and on his return gave a full and clear report as to its state, this information being of great use in the ensuing attack. After the attack he gave most useful assistance in the consolidation of the captured trenches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
