Herbert BARNES

Regimental number4361
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
Address24 South Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinSister, Mabel Barnes, 24 South Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date19 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 29 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Broodseinde on 14 October 1917.'
Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 29 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 9th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE this linesman laid a line to the forward posts under extremely heavy fire. In spite of continuous shelling and machine gun fire he spent long periods of time repairing breaks regardless of personal risk and exposure to danger. Owing to his efforts intelligence from our forward posts was able to be quickly transmitted, and the result was conducive to the success of our operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal