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Walter BARRETT

Regimental number354
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine driver
AddressGray Street, Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs Alice Alma Barrett, Gray Street, Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 3 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He carried messages to all parts of the firing line, frequently under very heavy fire, and continued this gallant work till he was absolutely exhausted.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Date of death29 January 1960

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