James Alfred BARR

Regimental number7/659
Date of birth26 August 1883
Place of birthWaterton, England
AddressYaldhurst, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJohn Barr, Yaldhurst, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field ... '
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 6 July 1917. Second MID awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 12 January 1918.

Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

(GAZA 19 April 1917) ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although badly wounded in action, he refused to leave the field until he had given every possible assistance to his officer in getting his section together after it had suffered heavily from shell-fire. His pluck and devotion to duty deserve the highest praise.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 22 October 1917

Discharge date27 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body
Date of death28 June 1964 Spring Creek
Age at death80

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