| Surname: | Barter |
| Initials: | U |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/380 |
| Notes: | MMP. Info from Army record: Born Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset, enlisted in MMP 20/10/1914, age 42 years. Enlisted 18/2/1890 age 18 years in the 3rd King's Own Hussars, No. 2716. Discharged 6/4/12. Served Home 20/10/1914 to 14/6/1915, Mediterranean Exp Force and Egyptian Exp Force 15/6/1915 to 23/2/1919, En Route 24/2/19 to 24/3/1919, Home 25/3/1919 to 23/4/1919. Attached to 38 Inf Bde. Gallipoli, embarked Port Said for Basra 14/2/1916 arrived 27/2/1916. Embarked Basra for UK 23/2/1919. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad, (3) Egypt, 15/6/1915. Discharged Class Z reserve 23/4/1919. Initial shown as V on medal card and U (Uriah) on MSM and MID cards. Home address: 66 Brunswick Street, Cheltenham. 20/12/1919 he died at his home address from heart disease, asthma and congestion of the lungs. Info from Pension Form:- MP General Form 55. As above. Info from pension cards:- Widow Annie Barter, 65 Kneightley Terrace, St Pauls, Cheltenham. SSM, P/830 Uriah Barter, MMP. Also:-W1. Case No. 111. Barter, Uriah, P/380, MMP, SSM, DIED 20/12/19, WFJ.01, Widow Annie, 65 Kneightley Terrace, St Pauls, Cheltenham, opened from LWPC letter. Uriah Barter. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29664 Page: 6952 July 13, 1916) |
| Citation: | MMP. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Sgt. (Initial shown as A in MID). |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30234 Page: 8431 Aug. 16, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. Mesopotamia. Sergeant acting Sergeant Major. For devotion to duty. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30259 Page: 8992 Aug. 29, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. DCM Citation. P/380 SERGEANT U BARTER MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEInitial LG Not foundCitation LG 30259 Dated 29 August 1917 Page 8992For long and distinguished service. He has displayed marked ability and resource in carrying out his duties. (Initial shown as A in MID). |