Born on 2 October 1889 in Newfoundland - son of John Barrett, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410766) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916.
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