Tuesday 27 March 2007

Private Walter Barrett

Born on 22 October 1889 in Kingston, Ontario - 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 37 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 30 November 1915 (number 410449) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 28 November 1916 - invalided to England on 5 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 19 August 1917 - wounded on 14 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 17 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.

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