George BARNARD

BARNARD, George

Service Number: 392
Enlisted: Not yet discovered
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 5th Queensland Imperial Bushmen
Born: Not yet discovered
Home Town: Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Queensland
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
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Biography contributed by Claude McKelvey

When George Barnard enlisted in 1901 in the 5th QIB and his details were published with the rank and file in The Queenslander, 16 Mar 1901, he noted his N.O.K. as his mother J. Barnard, East Lane, Rockhampton. In the Boer War Service Paybooks for the 5th QIB, Bk 3 p. 59, it is noted he directed part of his pay to his brother Mr. W. H. Barnard, Sydney.

(source- AWM Boer War Nominal Roll, Murray p. 501; Qld State Archives- Boer War Service Paybooks 5th QIB, Bk 3 p. 59).