| Regimental number | 3276 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Albert Park, Moonah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James S Barwick, Albert Park, Moonah, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 93rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BONY, on 29th September 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer organised a bombing party to clean up an enemy bombing party which had worked up ............LANE towards WILLOW TRENCH and had caused several casualties to an American Section. He led his men against the enemy with the greatest gallantry driving them back with sever casualties. he then established a block in the trench and so prevented further attack. His prompt action restored the situation at a critical moment and saved our men from severe loss. Throughout the operation, his qualities of leadership and initiative were of a very high standard.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
