Barnett, Edward –

Son of Jonathan and Isabella Barnett, of 14, Glen Street, Cheetham Hill, Lancashire. He originally enlisted on 23/05/1915 in the 7th Bn., Manchester Regiment but was discovered to be under age during training. He promptly re-enlisted the following day after being discharged, claiming to be 19 years old although aged only 13, and spent his 14th birthday in France. At this time he was 5’8″ tall. He spent four months in the trenches before again being discharged 20/05/1916.

Personal details

  • Surname: Barnett
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: February 17th, 1902
  • Birth place: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Cheetham, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 20th (5th City) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 12932
  • Regiment: Manchester Regiment
  • Enlistment date: May 27th, 1915 - 1915-05-27
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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