| Regimental number | 3479 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Hawthorn West State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mother, Maria Barr, 109 Mary Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Barr, 109 Mary Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Fromelles, France |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 19 |
| Place of burial | Greenwich Cemetery (3."C". Z. 34.), London |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 169 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3473A Pte David BARR, 60th Bn, killed in action, Fromelles, France, 19 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
