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William Henry BARRY

Regimental number1504
Place of birthPort Germein, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPort Germein
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.3
Height5' 9.75"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Barry, Port Germein, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 March 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Discharge date16 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 January 1945
Age at death57
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BARRY William Henry

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