| Regimental number | 25/42 |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Barr, Lansdowne, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For devotion to duty and consistent good work. During the period of reorganisation after the Somme. The Battalion Lewis Gun Officer was detached. The bulk of the work of reorganising the Lewis Gun Section fell on Sergeant Barr. In this he showed particular ability and untiring energy. His work since, as well as during the Somme operations, has been most praiseworthy.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 6 |