WW2 ‘North Africa Operations’ Military Medal Group of Six – Fsr. R. Barnes, Royal Irish Fusiliers
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Regiment: Royal Irish Fusiliers
Era: WW2
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A second world war ‘North Africa Operations’ MM group of six awarded to 6978525 Fusilier Robert Barnes, 1st Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers.
George VI Military Medal named to 6978525 Fsr. R. Barnes. R. Ir. Fus.
1939-45 Star unnamed as issued
Africa Star (with 1st Army clasp) unnamed as issued
WW2 Defence Medal unnamed as issued
War Medal 1939-45 unnamed as issued
Dunkirk Medal 1940 unnamed as issued
London Gazette: 4th May 1943
Citation:
“Near BOU ARADA on the night 20/21 Feb Fusilier Barnes was a member of a patrol which penetrated deep into enemy territory. Whilst moving near a track one of the patrol set off a “jumping mine” which killed two and wounded three, including the patrol commander. Although all the members of the patrol believed themselves to be in a minefield Fusilier Barnes at once went back into the apparent danger area and rescued the wounded. With the help of another man he carried one wounded man back a distance of two miles and then led out a rescue party with stretchers to bring back the others. Throughout the night this Fusilier displayed coolness, resources and disregard of danger of a high order.”
Robert Barnes was born at Crumlin, County Antrim and enlisted with the Royal Irish Fusiliers Supplementary Reserve in March 1937. He was posted to the 1st Battalion and was discharged in July 1937 so that he could join the Regular Army where he was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers. He was sent to France with the BEF on 29/09/1939 and evacuated from Dunkirk on 29/05/1940. He remained in UK until he embarked for North Africa on 22/11/1942, where he was awarded the M.M. for bravery on a reconnaissance patrol deep behind enemy lines on the night of 20/21 February 1943.
Barnes was discharged from the Army in September 1947 as “Medically unfit for any form of Military Service”. Somehow he managed to re-enlist in the Regular Army in December 1947, this time serving as a driver in the Royal Signals with the service number 21005641. He served with them until he was discharged on the termination of his engagement in May 1952. Service record confirms all details and that his medals are his full entitlement.
The group comes with his service details from the MoD, a
photo of him in uniform and the certificate for his Dunkirk Medal.
Regiment: Royal Irish Fusiliers
Era: WW2
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