| Regimental number | 3975 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Union Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, E E Barrett, Union Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly did excellent work in repairing telephone lines under heavy fire. When a signal station near to his position was destroyed by shell fire, he laid a new line under difficult and dangerous conditions, and maintained it throughout the night. He showed great skill and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
