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James Albert BARNIER

Regimental number1663
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
AddressClomantagh, O'Brien Street, Bondi, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 4.75"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Barnier, Clomantagh, O'Brien Street, Bondi, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 May 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 28 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry in reconnoitring village of Grevillers in search of accommodation for troops under heavy shell fire. The valuable information gained saved casualties.
Recommendation date: 25 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 December 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917

Discharge date4 February 1920
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3472 Pte Arthur Dallas BARNIER, 56th Bn, killed in action, 28 September 1917.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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