Regimental number | 386 |
Place of birth | Melbourne |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 60 River Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Jane Barr, 60 River Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Vauvillers on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot VI, Row A, Grave No. II), Harbonnieres, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 45 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Alice BARR, "George T", 7 Octavia Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 9 August 1918, near Vanvillers. When his platoon officer was wounded, he took charge of the platoon and led it to its objective through heavy fire, helping the company commander in the consolidation. His courage and disregard of danger set a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |