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Lewis Ernest Stephen BARKER

Date of birth5 May 1895
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressJell's Road, Springvale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, R Barker, 'Willanga', Jell's Road, Springvale, Victoria
Previous military serviceR M College
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentLT (Prov)
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Division Artillery
Promotions

Captain


Unit: 12th MBA, FA
Promotion date: 25 October 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work on 28 September 1918 near Ballicourt.
Recommendation date: 30 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'While acting as Liaison Officer with infantry, on 28th September 1918, west of Bellicourt with one other as bayonet man, he bombed his way along a trench under heavy machine gun fire, re-established an important flanking post, and reconnoitred across a difficult enemy pocket on the flank, getting valuable information. He has always shown continued conspicuous gallantry, ability, and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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