A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also includes a photograph, red cross and two red slashes.
Kitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also includes a photograph, red cross and two red slashes.
Regiment no.: 730126
Frederick Albert Barnett was born on March 4, 1894.
According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he was the son of Mary Ann Barnett of London, England. However, his soldier card lists his parents as Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett of Galt.
He died in battle on September 26, 1917, at age 23. Barnett is buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, Barlin, France.
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Kitchener Public Library
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Barnett, Frederick Albert
Private.
Enlisted November 30, 1915 with the 111th Battalion and transferred to the 4th Battalion.
Church of England.
Born March 4, in West Ham, Essex, England and educated there.
Single.
He was wounded in August of 1917 in the arm and hands and again on September 21, when he was also gassed.
He died on September 26 in Borlin, France.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett, 17 Close Ave, Galt, are his parents.
Maud Ferguson, South St, Galt.