THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BARR Kenneth

10/4448, Private, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Eaucourt, 1 October 1916

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.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

War Medal 1939-45

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 27 November 1895, Martinborough, New Zealand

Died 1 July 1976, Westport, New Zealand