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John Joseph BARNETT

Regimental number808
Place of birthGympie Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressSandstone, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinSister, Mrs J Walshe, Sandstone, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Displayed great coolness under heavy fire during operations at Gird Trench.
Recommendation date: 26 November 1916

FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919

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