| Regimental number | 961 |
| Place of birth | Croydon England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Leadlight importer |
| Address | Sydenham Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Barnard, Sydenham Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Herleville on 18 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, during operations on the 18th August, 1918, this man in the face of heavy machine gun fire, ran out a telephone wire and established a telephone within 20 yards of the enemy. Although the enemy were being reinforced and he was subject to severe bombing he remained at his post and directed the fire of the Stokes guns on the enemy reinforcements coming forward with great success. His coolness and courage was of the highest standard.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
