Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Barrett, Sydney John

Born Denison Victoria the son of George and Phoebe Barrett a miner living in Beaconsfield Tasmania he embarked Hobart 1^st July 1916 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 12^th October 1917 in Belgium and is commemorated on the The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (Panel 25), Belgium.

Military Medal

Led men with great ability and dash during advance of Company at Messines on 7 June 1917.

Centre back – Sydney John Barrett

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