Harry BARLOW

Regimental number6/194
Date of birth24 December 1886
Place of birthManchester, England
AddressGolden Bay, Marlborough
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Barlow, 261 Bolton Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

‘For great gallantry and ability on the night of the 21st-22nd June, 1915, at Quinn’s Post (DARDANELLES). On his own initiative he crawled from the trench to reconnoiter an enemy bomb-proof shelter some distance away. He was successful in dropping two bombs into it, and returned with two Turkish bombs he found outside. Throughout the operations he has distinguished himself as a most courageous and skilful bomb-thrower.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 September 1915

Discharge date16 March 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death8 July 1954 Christchurch
Age at death57

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