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Francis John BARRETT

Regimental number20268
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCraigburn, East Tamar, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W C Barrett, Craigburn, East Tamar, Tasmania
Enlistment date16 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'On 2nd Sept. 1918, near CLERY-sur-SOMME, these two drivers were driving an ammunition wagon carting ammunition to the battery position, which at the time was being very heavily shelled as also was the position at which the ammunition was being loaded. Although the loading party had evacuated the position on account of the shelling, these drivers loaded their own wagon and continued the supply of ammunition, although continually under shell fire. In so doing they exhibited splendid courage and devotion to duty and set a fine example to all.'
Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'On 2nd September, 1918, near CLERY-sur-SOMME, these two drivers were driving an ammunition wagon carting ammunition to the battery position, which at the time was being very heavily shelled as also was the position at which the ammunition was being loaded. Although the loading party had evacuated the position on account of the shelling, these drivers loaded their own wagon and continued the supply of ammunition, although continually under shell fire. In so doing they exhibited splendid courage and devotion to duty and set a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 June 1975

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