Regimental number | 2480 |
Place of birth | Robertson New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mounted police |
Address | Raleigh, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Brother, Matthew Montgomery McBarron, Raleigh, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
DistinguishedConduct Medal 'Work near Hargicourt on 18 and 21 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'In the operations near Hargicourt, on 18-21 September, 1918, after his officer had been killed, he took charge of the platoon and handled it in a very able and determined manner. When enemy resistance was met with in the form of machine gun posts, he led his platoon against these posts, capturing or killing the garrisons, and at the same time setting an excellent example of gallantry and self sacrifice to those under him. He showed marked courage and able leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Family/military connections | Nephew: 27219 Gunner Keith Llewellyn Graham McBARON, 11th Field Artillery Brigade, died of wounds 14 October 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |