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BARRACLOUGH, Harry King
Step 1: Personal Details
| Service Number: | 18425 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 4 January 1916, Sydney, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Bombardier |
| Last Unit: | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Born: | Sydney, NSW, 1891 |
| Home Town: | Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Coorparoo State School, Sydney Grammar School |
| Occupation: | Optician |
| Died: | 23 January 1949, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Emu Plains General Cemetery C. of E. portion Row N Plot 4 |
| Memorials: | Coorparoo State School Honour Roll, Double Bay War Memorial, Sydney Grammar School WW1 Honour Board |
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mrs B Barraclough, Dick Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales
Military Cross
'Near Jeacourt, on 18th September 1918, he moved forward as forward observation officer. He followed the infantry from one objective to another, keeping in a position to observe their movements despite heavy shelling throughout. On reaching the final objective he maintained his observation post all day, notwithstanding the fact that he was suffering considerably from gas poisoning. He showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 20 November 1919
H.A. Barraclough Pty. Ltd.
Optomertrists and Opticians
385 George Street Sydney.
D.B.O.A.