| Regimental number | 6/3525 |
| Address | 94 Dowling Street, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, James Barr, 94 Dowling Street, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Operations: Switch Trench, High Wood September 1916. This Officer led the first wave of his Company in the attack on the Switch Line showing great bravery. He was a magnificent example to his men. He fell mortally wounded within 20 yards of the enemy's parapet. Previous to this the work of this Officer has been brought to my notice several times when holding the line of Armentieres during the summer of 1916.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Dartmoor Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No 42), Becordel-Belcourt, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Georgina Barr, Dunedin |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Eighth |