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BARRETT, Edward William
Personal Details
| Service Number: | NX43420 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 August 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/18th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia, 12 September 1904 |
| Home Town: | Kiama, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | St Bedes Catholic School, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Railway worker |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Malaya, 27 January 1942, aged 37 years |
| Cemetery: |
Kranji War Cemetery Sp mem 5 D 5 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, NX43420 | |
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| 22 Aug 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, NX43420, 2nd/18th Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Marie MILLARD
Edward Barrett was my Father, fortunately I do remember him and he was a very hands on father which was unusual for those times. He was very interested in first aid and fixed my badly cut leg without a stitch. He was awarded Gold Medal and Bar, St John's Ambulance Service. There was always an interest in the armed forces and was a Cadet and later the Militia. He was a taylor by trade and would make coats for my sister and me. He had auburn hair and of course he was called "Blue". I have missed him every day and tragically my sister doesn't remember him. RIP Dadxx
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