Regimental number | 6/194 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Manchester, England |
Address | Golden Bay, Marlborough |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, John Barlow, 261 Bolton Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, England |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
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 Quinns 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: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 57 |
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