Barry Gissell – deceased
Murrawarri Mob
Temporary Sergeant
2 years National Service 1969 to 1971
Vietnam Veteran
Medals
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp
Vietnam Medal
Australian Defence Medal
Anniversary of National Service 1951-72 Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Infantry Combat Badge
Born in Bourke NSW, Barry left school to work in a shearing shed at 14, worked there until he turned 20 when he was called up for national service. Barry resumed work in the shearing shed on his return, went on to participate in Show Shearing and Shearing Demonstrations, worldwide including Japan, America as well as, all over Australia. He was married to Jody in 1999 and had three wonderful and successful children.