Richard Barrett
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5'7¾" (1.73m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; light brown eyes ; black hair ; hernia scar |
| 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 |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 3 Jan 1941 ‒ 12 Jan 1941 |
| Transport Details | HMT Aquitania Fremantle to Colombo |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 16 Jan 1941 ‒ 3 Feb 1941 |
| Transport Details | HMT Y3 Nevasa Colombo to El Kantara |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 27 Jan 1943 ‒ 18 Feb 1943 |
| Transport Details | L2 Egypt to Fremantle |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 29 Oct 1943 ‒ 2 Nov 1943 |
| Transport Details | HMAS Manoora Cairns to Oro Bay, New Guinea |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 21 Feb 1944 ‒ 7 Mar 1944 |
| Transport Details | SS Capr Perpetia Finschhafern to Brisbane |
| 3rd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 Apr 1945 ‒ 21 Apr 1945 |
| Transport Details | USAT Sea Barb Cairns to Morotai (NEI) |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 2 Jun 1945 ‒ ? Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | USS LST 941 |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 Sep 1945 ‒ 24 Sep 1945 |
| Transport Details | plane Morotai to Perth |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| 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 on 23 Jun 1941 and was graned 2 days LWOP before reporting to the Northam camp. He also was given leave from 24 - 29 July 1940. On 5 Sep 1940 he was transferred to the 8th Australian Infantry Division Salvage Unit. From 7 - 25 Oct 1940 he attended a Junior NCOs School, and on 4 Nov 1940 he was appointed Acting lance Corporal. Richard was granted pre-embarkation leave from 30 Nov 1940 until 7 Dec 1940, while on 1 Dec 1940 he was promoted to Acting Corporal.
On 3 Jan 1941 Richard embarked on HMT Aquitania in Fremantle for the Middle East, disembarking in Colombo on 12 Jan 1941. In Colombo he embarked on HMT YS Nevasa for El Kantara in Egypt, disembarking there on 3 Feb 1941. On 16 May 1941 Richard's promotion to Corporal was confirmed and then on 1 Sep 1941 he was promoted Acting Sergeant. From 24 Nov until 8 Dec 1941 he was detached for 'Special Duties', and on 14 Dec 1941 his promoton to Sergeant was confirmed. On 21 Jan 1942 he was detached to the 1st Australian Corps Salvage Unit, rejoining his unit on 29 Apr 1942. He was promoted Staff Sergeant on 30 Jul 1942,
On 27 Jan 1943 he was embarked on HMT L2 for Australia, disembarking in Fremantle on 18 Feb 1943. Following some leave, on 4 May 1943 Richard was entrained for South Australia and then Queensland. From 10 - 19 May 1943 Richard was again detached tothe 1st Australian Corps Salvage Unit.
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.
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