| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tumut, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairy Instn, H.A. College, Richmond, NSW |
| Address | c/o M Barlow, Esq., Surveyor, Bulls, Chas., Moore Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, M Barlow, surveyor, Bulls, Chas., Moore Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 20th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Service Order altered to Military Cross For skillful leadership and conspicuous gallantry when, on reaching the first objective at Hanebeke Wood, he rushed a M.G. post. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On reaching the first objective he rushed a machine gun post and shot three of the crew single handed. Heavy casualties were being caused amongst the officers of the battalions through concentration of artillery fire, and this officer, quickly appreciating the situation, gallantly led the battalion to higher ground, which thus secured its final objective. His skilful leadership and bold initiative were potent factors in the success achieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [7874] Lt Arthur Eldred Dight BARLOW, 6th Field Artillery Brigade, killed in action, 28 May 1917. |
| 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
