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Henry Michael BARRY

Regimental number2377
Place of birthJarrahdale, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressDoodlakine, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.9
Height5' 6.5"
Weight125 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr Michael John Barry, Doodlakine, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 April 1916
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name51st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/68/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on 20 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Discharge date23 February 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 24 April 1918 (gun shot wound, right hand).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 23 February 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 March 1961
Age at death64
Place of burialFremantle Cemetery, Palmyra, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BARRY Henry Michael

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