Capt. Barron was wounded on 20 September and he and his Sgt evaded capture. He refused treatment and stayed with his Colonel. He was last seen at 3 am on the morning of the 26th (during the witdrawal) on the north bank of the river directing his men to safety. When he went forward to find out in what order the units were to be embarked he subsequently disappeared without a trace and has no known grave.