| Accession Number | H05662 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of 4665 Private (Pte) William John Barrett who was the eldest of four brothers to enlist ...
Description
Portrait of 4665 Private (Pte) William John Barrett who was the eldest of four brothers to enlist for service in the First World War. A warehouseman of East Brunswick, Victoria, prior to enlistment in the 21st Battalion, he embarked on HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for England and joined his unit in Belgium on 28 September 1916. Pte Barrett was killed in action at Fricourt, France, on 24 December 1916, aged 32 years. His brothers 4431 Pte James Benjamin Barrett, 60th Battalion and 1318 Pte Alfred Ernest Barrett, 2nd Battalion (see H05660), were killed at Pozieres, France, on 19 July and 25 July 1916 respectively. The fourth brother, Frederick Albert had enlisted on 21 July 1915 at 16 years of age and was discharged on 10 December 1917.