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James BARRETT

Regimental number4139
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTimber cutter
AddressWielangato, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Barrett, Bunding PO, North Ballan, Victoria
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Dinguished Conduct Medal


Work at PROYART on 22-23 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 26 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September, 1918. As Lewis gun N.C.O., he has at all times carried out his duties in a very efficient manner. On the night of 22-23 August, forward of Proyard, when following the infantry during the advance, all his gunners and carriers became casualties in a heavy barrage. Unaided, he carried the wounded to a place of safety, and then advanced and joined his working party. He has always shown coolness and set a fine example to his section under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

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