Rupert S. Barrett

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History

Lieutenant Rupert Barrett joined the 8th Battalion during World War One, along with his brother-in-law, Captain Frank J. Dale. He was killed in action on 25 April 1915.[1]

Frank J. Dale wrote of Rupert's death:

I am informed by the two men that had the luck to get out of the row, that Lieutenant Barrett was on the 25th April, 1915, further out in front than any other officer, obeyed orders and died a soldier's death.[2]

Legacy

World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

See also

Frank J. Dale

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Ron Austin, Cobbers in Khaki, The History of the 8th Battalion 1914-1918, Slouch Hat Publications, McCrae, Victoria.
  2. ↑ Ron Austin, Cobbers in Khaki, The History of the 8th Battalion 1914-1918, Slouch Hat Publications, McCrae, Victoria, 949.

Further Reading

External links

--Beth Kicinski 12:53, 17 June 2013 (EST)

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