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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Harry Bayard Barr

In memory of:

Private Harry Bayard Barr

April 30, 1900
Noupoort, South Africa

Military Service


Service Number:

7165

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Additional Information


Born:

July 10, 1877
Point Edward, Ontario

The 1899 City of Windsor Register lists Harry Barr as a student living at 62 Pelissier Street in Windsor, Ontario. Pte Harry Bayard Barr is memorialized on the South African War Memorial in Jackson Park, Windsor, Ontario. A plaque also dedicated to his memory is located in All Saints Anglican Church, City Hall Square, Windsor. It reads as follows: Essex Fusliers - To the Glory of God and in Memory of Harry Bayard Barr. A member of the Hospital Staff of the Royal Canadian Regiment. Died at Raavwpoort, South Africa. Pte Barr was a member of the 21st Essex Fusiliers.

Commemorated on Page 3 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

NOUPOORT GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Turn right at Bridge Hotel, pass the Police Station over the White Bridge (block house on left), turn right, then drive 500 m.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Globe (Toronto newspaper) Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Gravemarker
  • South African War Memorial– South African War Memorial located in Jackson Park, Windsor, Ontario.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star for 4 May 1900, page 1.
  • Memorial Book– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Harry Barr– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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