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Fred BARRETT

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Surname: BARRETT

Forename(s): Fred

Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire

Service No: 266003

Rank: L/Corporal

Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 1/6th Battalion

Division: 49th (West Riding) Division

Age: 26

Date of Death: 1917-11-23

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: VII. C. 10.

CWGC Cemetery: DOCHY FARM NEW BRITISH CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Fred Barrett was the son of Charles James and Jane Barrett, née Joy. Both parents were born at Skipton, Yorkshire. Fred was the uncle of Private Lionel Barrett (62672) (q.v.).

1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 30, Commercial Street - Fred Barrett, age 9 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of Charles James and Jane Barrett.

1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 26, Castle Street - Fred Barrett, aged 19 years, born Skipton, son of Jane Barrett, widow.

Fred was married to Maggie Bunnett in 1916.

Fred is listed in the Nominal Roll of the 1/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment): Pte F. Barrett.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Fred Barratt [sic], 3176, 266003, 1/6 W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 14.4.15. K. in A. 23.11.17.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Fred Barrett, 3176, 266003, 1/6 W. Rid. R.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Fred Barrett, 3176, 266003, 1/6 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 23.11.17.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: L/Cpl Fred Barrett, 266003, 1/6 West Riding Rgt. Date and Place of Death: 23.11.17 in Action France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow and Sole Legatee - Maggie. £21 18s. 8d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Fred. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Maggie, born 5.9.89. Address: 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton.

See also: ‘Guiseley Terriers: A Small Part in The Great War – A History of the 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment’ by Stephen Barber (2018).

Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:

BARRETT, L-Cpl. Fred, aged 27, died of wounds, 65, Newmarket Street, [Skipton], killed in action, Nov. 23, 1917.

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L/Corporal Fred BARRETT

L/Corporal Fred BARRETT

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division

Data from Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914 - 1919 Records

Soldiers Died Data for Soldier Records

Surname: BARRETT

Forename(s): Fred

Born:

Residence:

Enlisted: Skipton, Yorks

Number: 266003

Rank: L/Cpl

Regiment: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

Battalion: 1/6th Battalion

Decorations:

Died Date: 23/11/17

Died How: Killed in action

Theatre of War: France & Flanders

Notes:

Data from Commonwealth War Graves Commission Records

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Surname: BARRETT

Forename(s): F

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: 266003

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

Unit: 1st/6th Bn.

Age:

Awards:

Died Date: 23/11/1917

Additional Information:

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War Diary of the 1/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

23 NOVEMBER 1917

MOLENAARELSTHOEK. In the very early morning 'A' Coy and 'D' Coy were rather heavily shelled. 2nd Lt V.R. Atkinson [q.v.] of 'A' Coy was badly hit and died in a few hours. A L/Cpl [Fred Barrett] in ‘A’ Coy was killed and 3 OR wounded. ‘D’ Coy had 3 Killed and two wounded.

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07 December 1917

BARRETT - Killed in action, November 23rd, Lance Corporal Fred Barrett, Duke of Wellington's, in his 27th year, dearly beloved husband of Maggie Barrett, 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton.

"May his reward be as great as his sacrifice."

07 December 1917

MORE SKIPTON CASUALTIES - LANCE CORPORAL FRED BARRETT

Official news was also received yesterday of the death in action on November 23rd of Lance Corporal Fred Barrett, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, whose wife lives at 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton. The distressing news had come to hand a day or two earlier in a letter from Major Gilbert Tanner, who, after expressing his sympathy with the bereaved wife, continued:- "Your husband was killed by a shell which so seriously wounded Second-Lieutenant Atkinson (Settle) that he died a little while afterwards. Your husband was killed instantly and suffered no pain. He was one of the best soldiers in my company, and was marked out for further promotion."

Sergeant Arthur Gough, a well known Skipton soldier, has also written Mrs. Barrett a touching letter in which he says:- "Your husband was well liked by all who knew him. As you know, Fred was a great pal of mine. I have known him a number of years, and I assure you his death is a great loss to me. One great consolation is that he laid down his life as a soldier, fighting for his King and Country."

Deceased was 26 years of age and was the youngest son of Mrs. Barrett, of Russell Street, Skipton. He enlisted on October 12th 1914, and went to the Front in the following Spring. He was formerly in the employ of the Craven Lead Works, and played cricket with the Church Institute Club and football (outside left) with the Cononley Association Football Club. His elder brother, Private Arthur Barrett, Northumberland Fusiliers, lost his right arm in the early months of the war, and another brother, Corporal George Barrett, is still in France with the local Territorials.

14 December 1917

SKIPTON HEROES - LANCE-CORPORAL FRED BARRETT

We reproduce a photograph of Lce.-Corpl. Fred Barrett, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, whose wife lives at 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton, and who as reported in our columns last week, was killed in action on November 23rd, 1917.

22 November 1918

BARRETT - In loving memory of my dear husband. Lance-Corporal Fred Barrett, 1/6th Duke of Wellington's Regiment, killed in action November 23rd, 1917.

Of all the golden memories
That I most dearly treasure,
Are the many happy hours
That we have spent together.

From his loving wife Maggie, 65 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

BARRETT - In loving memory of Lance-Corporal Fred Barrett, killed in action November 23rd. 1917.

This day brings back the memory
Of one who was called to rest;
And those who think of him today
Are those who loved him best.

From all at 65 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

21 November 1919

BARRETT - In loving memory of my dear husband, Lce.-Cpl. Fred Barrett, 1/6th West Riding Regt., killed in action Nov. 23rd, 1917.

Manly and true in all his ways,
Slow to condemn and quick to praise;
Ready to help in time of need,
Generous in thought as well as in deed.

From his loving Wife, Maggie.

BARRETT - In loving memory of Lce.-Cpl. Fred Barrett, 1/6th West Riding Regt., killed in action Nov. 23rd, 1917.

In our home you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling round your name;
True hearts that have always loved you
Will love you in death just the same.

From all at 65 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

26 November 1920

BARRETT - In loving memory of my dear husband, Lce.-Cpl. Fred Barrett, 1/6th West Riding Regt., killed in action Nov. 23rd, 1917.

Loved in life,
Remembered in death.

From his loving Wife, Maggie, 65 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

BARRETT - In loving memory of Lce.-Cpl. Fred Barrett, 1/6th West Riding Regt., killed in action Nov. 23rd, 1917.

He sleeps with England's heroes
In the watchful care of God.

Mr. and Mrs. Barrett and Family, 65 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

25 November 1921

BARRETT - In loving memory of my dear husband, L/Cpl. Fred Barrett, killed in action, Nov. 23rd, 1917.

"Ever remembered."

Ever remembered by his loving Wife, Maggie, and All at 63 Newmarket Street, Skipton.

BARRETT - In loving memory of L/Cpl. Fred Barrett, 1/6th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regt., killed in action, Nov. 23rd, 1917.

We are thinking of you today, dear one,
Thinking of the past;
Picturing you in memory,
Just as we saw you last.

From Brother Jack and Family, 8 Commercial Street, Skipton.

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07 December 1917

BARRETT - Killed in action, Nov. 23rd Lance-Corpl. Fred Barrett, Duke of Wellington's, in his 27th year, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Barrett, 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton.

May his reward be as great as his sacrifice.

07 December 1917

MAJOR'S TRIBUTE TO A SKIPTON HERO

News has born received from the Infantry Records Office, York, that Lance-Corporal Fred Barrett, of the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, youngest son of Mrs. Barrett, of Russell Street, Skipton, the husband of Mrs. Barrett, of 65, Newmarket Street, Skipton, was killed in action on November 23rd. Lance-Corpl. Barrett, who was 26 years of age, enlisted in October, 1914, and went out to France in April, 1915. He was formerly employed at the Craven Lead Works. He was also a playing member of the Church Institute Cricket Club, and played outside left with the Cononley Association Football team. Major Gilbert Tanner, in a letter to the deceased soldier's wife, states:- "I am extremely sorry to have to inform you that your husband was killed on November 23rd by a shell which also so seriously wounded Second Lieutenant Atkinson that he died a little while afterwards, Your husband was killed instantaneously, and we are sure suffered no pain. He was one of the best soldiers in my company, and was marked out for further promotion."

Sergt. Arthur Gough, a Skipton man with the Territorials, has also written a letter of sympathy, in which he states:- "Your husband was well liked by all who knew him. As you know Fred was a great pal of mine. I have known him a number of years, and I assure you that it is a great loss to me. One great consolation is that he laid down his life as a soldier fighting for his King and country.

Mrs. Barrett has two other sons, Pte. Arthur Barrett, who has had his right arm taken off, and Corporal George Barrett, who is in France with the Territorials.

22 November 1918

BARRETT - In sad but loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corpl. Fred Barrett, who died Nov. 23rd, 1917.

We did not meet to say good-bye
Nor clasp your loving hand;
But we may hope to meet again
In that bright and better land.

- Ever remembered by your loving Sister and Brother, Amy and Charlie. 55, East Gate, Skipton.

In loving memory of Lance-Corpl. Fred Barrett, killed in action Nov. 25th, 1917.

Peace be thy rest, dear son and brother,
'Tis sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
In our home you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling round your name,
Hearts that hold you in deepest affection
Do love you in death just the same.

- From Mother and Sister. 41, Russell Street, Skipton.

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