| Regimental number | 755 |
| Place of birth | New York USA |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Pine Grove, Jeffcott via Donald, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Barber, Catford, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Conspicuous devotion to duty, leadership and organising powers. (East of Ypres on 20 September 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was put in command of a platoon in an attack at very short notice and though wounded before the attack began led his men forward with the greatest coolness. He captured his objective and showed splendid energy and initiative in consolidating the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
