Spencer BARNES

Regimental number17/12
Address55 Randolph Street, Newton
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinFather, J Barnes, Mount Albert, Auckland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Veterinary Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
The 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Veterinary Corps, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 13 'Verdala', HMNZT 15 'Willochra', and HMNZT 15 'Knight of the Garter'). It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'On night of September 29th, 1918, and on following day when the horse lines of the 12th Battery, 3rd. Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery, were heavily shelled Sergeant Barnes remained with the animals, attending the wounded and setting a fine example of courage and devotion to duty under most trying conditions. During the period 17th September to 31st December, 1918, this N.C.O. has done consistently good work.'
Source: ''London Gazette'
Date: 20 August 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Veterinary Corps/Second