| Regimental number | 1511 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wallace Barr, Cairns, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Untiring energy and fearless conduct throughout whole of operations. Also valuable services on patrol work. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE Ridge Ypres, during operations from 1st. to 10th October, 1917 Cpl. BARR displayed untiring energy and fearless conduct throughout the whole of the operations. He carried out several patrols over most difficult ground and under heavy Enemy shell fire which resulted in getting information of a most valuable nature. The splendid example set by this N.C.O. is deserving of high recommendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
