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Son of R. Percy Barnes of Edmonton, Alberta.
Military Cross, Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette, No. 30095 dated 26 May 1917. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He led his men in the most gallant manner, and captured two prisoners. He has at all times set a fine example'. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
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In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 196 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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LIEVIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Pas de Calais, France
Lievin is a small town in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, 3.5 kilometres west of Lens. The Communal Cemetery is on the south-west side of the town on the road to Givenchy-en-Gohelle.
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