Difference between revisions of "Richard Barrett"
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| dateofbirth = 24 Oct 1912 | | dateofbirth = 24 Oct 1912 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = Bury, England | + | | placeofbirth = Bury, Lancashire, England |
| death = 6 Dec 1974 | | death = 6 Dec 1974 | ||
| placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 28 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 28 years, 4 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7¾" (1.73m) tall; medium complexion, light brown eyes, black hair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Brickmaker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Seventh road, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Lilian Constance Barrett | | nextofkin = Mrs Lilian Constance Barrett | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX4721 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6457497 WX4721] |
| enlistmentdate = 23 Jun 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 23 Jun 1940 | ||
| rank = Staff Sergeant | | rank = Staff Sergeant | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | In 1924 was a student at the Byford Primary School. | + | In 1924 was a student at the Byford Primary School. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Fifth road, Armadale, labourer; 1937 at Clifton road, Byford, brickmaker. |
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Fifth road, Armadale, labourer; 1937 at Clifton road, Byford, brickmaker | + | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Richard enlisted at on 23 Jun 1941 | ||
| + | Middle East 3 Jan 1941 - 18 Feb 1943 | ||
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| + | New Guinea 29 Oct 1943 - 7 Mar 1944 | ||
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| + | Morotai 12 Apr 1945 - 24 Sep 1945 came home by Liberator | ||
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| + | 11 - 30 Sep 1944 CW AMN Course at 1st Base Ammunition Depot. | ||
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Revision as of 19:53, 23 February 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 24 Oct 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Bury, Lancashire, England |
| Death | 6 Dec 1974 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 4 months |
| Description | |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Seventh road, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lilian Constance Barrett |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX4721 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 9th Australian Infantry Division Salvage Unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
Pre War
In 1924 was a student at the Byford Primary School. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Fifth road, Armadale, labourer; 1937 at Clifton road, Byford, brickmaker.
War Service
Richard enlisted at on 23 Jun 1941 Middle East 3 Jan 1941 - 18 Feb 1943
New Guinea 29 Oct 1943 - 7 Mar 1944
Morotai 12 Apr 1945 - 24 Sep 1945 came home by Liberator
11 - 30 Sep 1944 CW AMN Course at 1st Base Ammunition Depot.
Discharged 28 Sep 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 Brown street, Byford, brickmaker.
Notes