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Sydney Marc BARNES

Regimental number9511
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressKilcoy, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.4
Height5' 4.5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss S Barnes, Warwick, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 September 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMED26.65.3R15
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1918
Discharge date19 November 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 May 1917 (gun shot wound, right leg).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 20 September 1917 (gun shot wound left forearm and leg: severe: leg amputated).

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 16 March 1918; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 19 November 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 April 1956
Place of burialMount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, BARNES Sydney Marc

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