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We remember Rossiter Alfred Barrett
We remember Rossiter Alfred Barrett
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8672251
12th August 1915
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8672251
19th July 1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3031
Australian Infantry
Source:8152916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Rossiter Barrett was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2007 and subsequent testing proved his identity. Re-buried 2010 with full honours.
Fromelles, Nord
France
Source:8152916
Source:8672256
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord
France
Source:8672237
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rossiter Alfred |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Barrett |
| Source | 8152916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3031 | Australian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Barrett | father | ||
| Margaret Barrett | mother |
Media
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The final re-burial at Fromelles in July 2010Private Rossiter Alfred Barrett aged 20 of the AIF served with the Australian Infantry in France. He fell at Fromelles near Armentieres on 20 July 1916. He now rests at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery and will be remembered.
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Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery FromellesPrivate Rossiter Alfred Barrett aged 20 fell at Fromelles in 1916 and is now buried in this cemetery.
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Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The final re-burial at Fromelles in July 2010 | Anne1202 | |
| Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery Fromelles | Anne1202 |
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