Lionel Eugene BARFOOT
Born: 2 May 1899
Regimental number: 7941
Rank: Private
Unit: 12th Australian Infantry Battalion
Lionel died in France on 18 September 1918
Age: 19
He is buried in Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Lionel died in France on 18 September 1918
Age: 19
He is buried in Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
More about Lionel:
Lionel was born at Lilydale in 1899. His father, William Potter Barfoot (a carpenter) was born in England, married in Launceston to Honora Linnane and their first child was born at Lilydale in 1897.
Thanks to Kathy for this information.
Lionel was born at Lilydale in 1899. His father, William Potter Barfoot (a carpenter) was born in England, married in Launceston to Honora Linnane and their first child was born at Lilydale in 1897.
- Attended Lilydale State School.
- Enlisted 27/10/1917, labourer of Lilydale Tas, single aged 18 and was in the 12th Battalion 27th reinforcement
- Embarked from Melbourne Victoria 28/2/1918 aboard HMAT A71 Nestor
- Killed in Action 18/9/1918 France aged 19
- Burial Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension Plot ii Row A Grave 38 France
- Australian War Memorial Panel 64
- Parents William and Honora Barfoot Lilydale Tas
- War Service Western Front
Thanks to Kathy for this information.
We have photos of Lionel, courtesy of a family member, Tanya Geale. Please contact us for more information