Thursday 29 March 2007

Sergeant Andrew Barry, MM

Born on 15 January 1884 in Nelson, New Zealand - brother of Mr. W. Barry, Nelson, New Zealand - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 42 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 December 1915 (number 760407) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - recommended by unit on 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."

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