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We remember Daniel Barrett
We remember Daniel Barrett
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1912
dates
Age 18
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8th January 1912
1912
employment
Agricultural labourer
Clonmel, County Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8696799
8th January 1912
1912
enlistment
Clonmel, County Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8696799
8th January 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
6017
Royal Irish Regiment
3rd Battalion (Reserve)
Source:8696799
8th January 1912 - 26th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6017
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8696799
26th August 1914 - 19th October 1914
1914
death
Died of wounds
The Battalion received orders to attack Le Pilly. Although they drove the Germans out they were left dangerously exposed and the next day they were surrounded and overwhelmed.
Le Pilly, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7401455
Source:8696976
19th October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panels 11 and 12
Source:8696802
sibling
Bridget Mashall
Source:8696799
sibling
Kate Barrett
Source:8696799
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Daniel |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Barrett |
| Source | 214304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6017 | Royal Irish Regiment | 3rd Battalion (Reserve) | Private | |
| British Army | 6017 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah Barrett | mother | ||
| Michael Barrett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Mashall | sister | ||
| Kate Barrett | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-08 | 5'3" |
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Clonmel, County TipperaryClonmel, County Tipperary, where Daniel Barrett was born in 1894Contributed by:
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One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le PillyOne of the ditches which were occupied by the Royal Irish Regiment at Le Pilly on 19th/20th October 1914 and where they were surrounded and eventually wiped out.Contributed by:
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Le Touret MemorialThe Le Touret Memorial commemorates those who fell and have no known grave. It was designed by John Reginald Truelove and unveiled by the British Ambassador to France, Lord Tyrrell on 22nd March 1930. The soldiers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are to be found on panels 11 and 12.Contributed by:
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Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de CalaisRue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment met its destructionContributed by:
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Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le PillyMap of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Orly-sur-MorinOrly-sur-Morin where the Royal Irish Regiment came in contact with the enemy on 8th September 1914Contributed by:
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CourcellesCourcelles where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment rested and refitted after the Battle of the AisneContributed by:
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Map of the action at Orly on 8th September 1914Map of the action at Orly on 8th September 1914 (from the War Diary and drawn by Major St Leger)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Clonmel, County Tipperary | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Orly-sur-Morin | Patrick63223 | |
| Courcelles | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the action at Orly on 8th September 1914 | Patrick63223 |
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