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Walter Barrs (M)
b. 12 October 1885, d. 4 June 1946
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Relationship=Great-grandfather of Sean David Williams.

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     Descendant Chart for David Boon

Walter Barrs c.1915 - Courtesy of Mavis Andrews
     His profession was that of a bricklayer and it was noticed that he had served an apprenticeship in Leicestershire. On 17th November 1915, Walter applied to be apart of the AIF to fight in World War I. His age on enlistment was given as 30 years, 1 month and he was living at George Street, Enfield, N.S.W. Details on his enlistment are : Height : 5ft, 7.5 in Weight : 133 lbs He was enlisted on 1st December 1915 at Casula, N.S.W. and appointed to the 3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion. Pioneer battalions performed construction tasks in the forward area not requiring the special equipment of engineers, such as constructing trenches and dugouts although they occasionally acted in the engineer role on tasks such as the construction of bridges. They had a large proportion of tradesmen and were organised the same as infantry battalions. In a pinch they could and did serve as infantry in the front line. On 2 February 1916, the Australian government agreed to form a Third Division in Australia. The Third Division was formed in Australia in March 1916 and it moved to England to train in July 1916. In December 1916 it moved to France, becoming the last division to do so, taking over part of the 'nursery' sector near Armentieres. They embarked on the “Wandilla” 6th June 1916, in Melbourne, Victoria and disemarked in Plymouth, England 26th July 1916. Walter fought in France, until admitted to Hospital 2nd January 1917 suffering pnumonia. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Walter was discharged 15th August 1918. Death Notice - Barrs - June 4, 1946, at his residence, 36 Princess Ave, Concord, Walter (late 3rd Pioneer Batt., 1st AIF), dearly loved husband of Edna and loving father of Keith, Clive, Eric and father-in-law of Ronnie and grandfather of Kay. At Rest.1 Walter Barrs was born on 12 October 1885 at Leicestershire, England.2 He was the son of John William Barrs and Emma Rowe. Walter Barrs appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in the household of John William Barrs and Emma Rowe at Peckleton Road, Desford, Leicestershire, England.3 Walter Barrs was He was incorrectly recorded as Salter Barrs and his occupation was a Bricklayers apprentice on 31 March 1901 at Cropstone Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, England.4 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of John William Barrs and Emma Rowe at Cropstone Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, England.4 Walter Barrs began military service on 17 November 1915 at Victoria Barracks, New South Wales, Australia, Type: Military Service # 38, Private, 3rd Pioneer Battalion Enlisted 1/12/1915, Return To Australia 11/5/1919. He ended military service on 11 May 1919 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Type: Military Discharge. He married Edna Pretoria May Philpott, daughter of Henry Edwin Philpott and Ada Ruth Boon, on 16 October 1920 at Croydon Park, New South Wales, Australia.5 Walter Barrs died on 4 June 1946 at Concord, New South Wales, Australia, at age 60. He was buried after 4 June 1946 at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

     Children of Walter Barrs and Edna Pretoria May Philpott:
Walter Keith Barrs+   b. 18 Jul 1924, d. 7 Aug 1961
Clive Edwyn Barrs+   b. 6 Sep 1926, d. 11 Dec 1971
Eric Noel Barrs+   b. 20 Dec 1930, d. 31 Oct 1977

Citations

  1. [S64] Death/Funeral Notices, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, 5/6/1946. Hereinafter cited as SMH.
  2. [S10] "Personal records from Lianne Essex", Lianne Essex to Sean Williams (175 Adelaide Street, St Marys); Lianne Essex, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Hereinafter cited as "Personal records from Lianne Essex".
  3. [S320] John W Barrs, 5/4/1891 UK Census, Ancestry.com, RG12/2506, Ancestry.com.
  4. [S158] John Barrs, 31/3/1901 UK Census, 175 Adelaide Street, St Marys, New South Wales, Australia, Page 6, Sean David Williams RG13/2983.
  5. [S24] New South Wales Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Bet the Wars Index NSW,AUS., CD-ROM (PO Box 12058: RMIT Publishing), Between the Wars Index, 16827. Hereinafter cited as Between the Wars Index.

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