WW1

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Barwick, William

Born 25^th December 1887 Oatlands Tasmania the son of Thomas Graves and Frances Amelia Barwick a 28 year old farmer from Claremont he embarked Melbourne 20^th October 1916 on board “HMAT Port Lincoln” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He died 18^th January 1919 from heart failure and was buried Port Said Egypt.

Military Medal

'In the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of YPRES, on 20/21st September, 1917, Pte. BARWICK was in charge of a bombing section and showed great skill and courage in leading his men in the adbvance. During consolidation, he worked unceasingly for the whole of the day, frequently under machine gun and sniper's fire. During the night, he volunteered to guide and assist stretcher bearers in carrying wounded under heavy shell fire. His behaviour throughout was a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31

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