Regimental number | 3975 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Union Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, E E Barrett, Union Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly did excellent work in repairing telephone lines under heavy fire. When a signal station near to his position was destroyed by shell fire, he laid a new line under difficult and dangerous conditions, and maintained it throughout the night. He showed great skill and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |