Kenneth BARR

Regimental number10/4448
Date of birth27 November 1895
Place of birthMartinborough
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinMother, Mrs M M Barr, Waitohi House, Picton
Enlistment date16 November 1915
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
The Infantry component of the 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

‘For conspicuous gallantry in action, He showed marked courage and initiative in bringing back a machine gun under heavy fire. He went into action with an injured foot, and set a magnificent example throughout.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 8 December 1916

Discharge date31 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted 25 November 19139 (Service No 482369); discharged, 21 November 1943.
Date of death1 July 1976 Westport
Age at death90
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 7