
| Regimental number | 24/16 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Masterton, Wairarapa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Knox College, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A E Barrowclough, Havelock, Marlborough |
| Previous military service | 4th (Otago) Regiment, Territorial Force |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership near Havricourt Wood from 8th to 13th September, 1918. He was in command of a battalion up against a strong position stoutly defended by the enemy. He gained good information from personal reconnaissances, during one of which the enemy counter-attacked. He rallied his men, and, leading them forward, drove back the enemy with bomb and bayonet.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Croix de Guerre (France) 'Gallantry and devotion to duty. On 30th September 1916 in Flers Support Trench during heavy shell and machine gun fire Captain Barrowclough led his Company in capturing about 400 yards of the trench. At one time the bombers came under British Stokes Gun Fire and had to retire. Captain Barrowclough went forward and by personal example inspired the bombers to continue. The operation was particularly difficult as a Company of a British Regiment had failed in the task the previous day. His coolness inspired his men to further efforts. By his success he materially assisted the Brigade on the left to capture and hold the position in front of Eaucourt l'Abbaye.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and bravery during the attack by his Company on 30th September 1916, when by his coolness and vigour he inspired his men and bombed and bayonetted down 250 yards of Flers Support Trench towards Eaucourt l'Abbaye and having cleared this portion of trench consolidated and held what he
had gained. Since being appointed Company Commander on 16th September, 1916, this officer has displayed skill and ability in the tactical handling of his Company, and has always set a high example of his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Croix de Guerre (France) |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/2nd NZRB Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |