Enter Military May 12 1917
5th French Mortars Battalion, First Division, A. E. F. 1917∼(1)
MAJOR ROBERT A. W. BARRETT.
Military services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, at Houston, for Major Robert A. W. Barrett, 52, who died Tuesday night at the station hospital at Ellington Field, which he entered Sunday. Major Barrett was the son of Mrs. Lela W. Barrett, of Houston, formerly of Rusk, and a veteran of World War I. His only brother, Kelly, was killed in action in that conflict.
Major Barrett was accidentally injured in London last July and remained there until September, when he transferred to Florida. He arrived in Houston Sunday.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett was serving in the Intelligence Department. He was retired from the service some time ago. Burial was in the Brookside cemetery in Houston.
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, March 1, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
(2)
Maj. Robert Andrew Wilson Barrett of Rusk, who died at Ellington Field hospital Feb. 27, 1945, compiled a brilliant record in two world wars. His death was the result of an injury suffered in England on D-day.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett served in World War one as a lieutenant with the Fifth trench mortar battalion. He enlisted the first day war was declared, and saw six months' service on the front lines.
On his way from France, Major Barrett was a passenger on the President Lincoln, which was sunk by a German submarine.
For 15 years prior to his return to active military service in July, 1942, Major Barrett was in the banking business in Houston.
Major Barrett is survived by his widow, the former Grace McNaught Bloodworth of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Carter, III, and two grandchildren of Houston; and his mother, Mrs. Lela W. Barrett of Houston and Rusk.
A brother, Leland Kelly W. Barrett, a member of the British Royal air force, was killed in France in World War one. Both men were graduates of Vanderbilt university.
Major Barrett was assigned to the foreign claims commission in Salisbury, England. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Lela Barrett received from Lieut. Col., the Earl of Carnavon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, England, this letter:
"All of us here who had the privilege of knowing your son have learned with the deepest regret that you have suffered such a cruel bereavement."
"I, for one, can assure you that your boy was truly loved by all of us here. His unfailing courtesy and unbounded energy were an inspiration to us all, particularly, as at the time he was with us, we had the greatest pressure of work that ever fell to our lot during those hectic years. "
"Will you please accept from me and from all of my staff our very sincerest sympathy in your tragic loss."
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, September 13, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
5th French Mortars Battalion, First Division, A. E. F. 1917∼(1)
MAJOR ROBERT A. W. BARRETT.
Military services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, at Houston, for Major Robert A. W. Barrett, 52, who died Tuesday night at the station hospital at Ellington Field, which he entered Sunday. Major Barrett was the son of Mrs. Lela W. Barrett, of Houston, formerly of Rusk, and a veteran of World War I. His only brother, Kelly, was killed in action in that conflict.
Major Barrett was accidentally injured in London last July and remained there until September, when he transferred to Florida. He arrived in Houston Sunday.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett was serving in the Intelligence Department. He was retired from the service some time ago. Burial was in the Brookside cemetery in Houston.
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, March 1, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
(2)
Maj. Robert Andrew Wilson Barrett of Rusk, who died at Ellington Field hospital Feb. 27, 1945, compiled a brilliant record in two world wars. His death was the result of an injury suffered in England on D-day.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett served in World War one as a lieutenant with the Fifth trench mortar battalion. He enlisted the first day war was declared, and saw six months' service on the front lines.
On his way from France, Major Barrett was a passenger on the President Lincoln, which was sunk by a German submarine.
For 15 years prior to his return to active military service in July, 1942, Major Barrett was in the banking business in Houston.
Major Barrett is survived by his widow, the former Grace McNaught Bloodworth of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Carter, III, and two grandchildren of Houston; and his mother, Mrs. Lela W. Barrett of Houston and Rusk.
A brother, Leland Kelly W. Barrett, a member of the British Royal air force, was killed in France in World War one. Both men were graduates of Vanderbilt university.
Major Barrett was assigned to the foreign claims commission in Salisbury, England. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Lela Barrett received from Lieut. Col., the Earl of Carnavon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, England, this letter:
"All of us here who had the privilege of knowing your son have learned with the deepest regret that you have suffered such a cruel bereavement."
"I, for one, can assure you that your boy was truly loved by all of us here. His unfailing courtesy and unbounded energy were an inspiration to us all, particularly, as at the time he was with us, we had the greatest pressure of work that ever fell to our lot during those hectic years. "
"Will you please accept from me and from all of my staff our very sincerest sympathy in your tragic loss."
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, September 13, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
Enter Military May 12 1917
5th French Mortars Battalion, First Division, A. E. F. 1917∼(1)
MAJOR ROBERT A. W. BARRETT.
Military services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, at Houston, for Major Robert A. W. Barrett, 52, who died Tuesday night at the station hospital at Ellington Field, which he entered Sunday. Major Barrett was the son of Mrs. Lela W. Barrett, of Houston, formerly of Rusk, and a veteran of World War I. His only brother, Kelly, was killed in action in that conflict.
Major Barrett was accidentally injured in London last July and remained there until September, when he transferred to Florida. He arrived in Houston Sunday.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett was serving in the Intelligence Department. He was retired from the service some time ago. Burial was in the Brookside cemetery in Houston.
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, March 1, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
(2)
Maj. Robert Andrew Wilson Barrett of Rusk, who died at Ellington Field hospital Feb. 27, 1945, compiled a brilliant record in two world wars. His death was the result of an injury suffered in England on D-day.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett served in World War one as a lieutenant with the Fifth trench mortar battalion. He enlisted the first day war was declared, and saw six months' service on the front lines.
On his way from France, Major Barrett was a passenger on the President Lincoln, which was sunk by a German submarine.
For 15 years prior to his return to active military service in July, 1942, Major Barrett was in the banking business in Houston.
Major Barrett is survived by his widow, the former Grace McNaught Bloodworth of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Carter, III, and two grandchildren of Houston; and his mother, Mrs. Lela W. Barrett of Houston and Rusk.
A brother, Leland Kelly W. Barrett, a member of the British Royal air force, was killed in France in World War one. Both men were graduates of Vanderbilt university.
Major Barrett was assigned to the foreign claims commission in Salisbury, England. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Lela Barrett received from Lieut. Col., the Earl of Carnavon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, England, this letter:
"All of us here who had the privilege of knowing your son have learned with the deepest regret that you have suffered such a cruel bereavement."
"I, for one, can assure you that your boy was truly loved by all of us here. His unfailing courtesy and unbounded energy were an inspiration to us all, particularly, as at the time he was with us, we had the greatest pressure of work that ever fell to our lot during those hectic years. "
"Will you please accept from me and from all of my staff our very sincerest sympathy in your tragic loss."
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, September 13, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
5th French Mortars Battalion, First Division, A. E. F. 1917∼(1)
MAJOR ROBERT A. W. BARRETT.
Military services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, at Houston, for Major Robert A. W. Barrett, 52, who died Tuesday night at the station hospital at Ellington Field, which he entered Sunday. Major Barrett was the son of Mrs. Lela W. Barrett, of Houston, formerly of Rusk, and a veteran of World War I. His only brother, Kelly, was killed in action in that conflict.
Major Barrett was accidentally injured in London last July and remained there until September, when he transferred to Florida. He arrived in Houston Sunday.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett was serving in the Intelligence Department. He was retired from the service some time ago. Burial was in the Brookside cemetery in Houston.
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, March 1, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
(2)
Maj. Robert Andrew Wilson Barrett of Rusk, who died at Ellington Field hospital Feb. 27, 1945, compiled a brilliant record in two world wars. His death was the result of an injury suffered in England on D-day.
A native of Rusk, Major Barrett served in World War one as a lieutenant with the Fifth trench mortar battalion. He enlisted the first day war was declared, and saw six months' service on the front lines.
On his way from France, Major Barrett was a passenger on the President Lincoln, which was sunk by a German submarine.
For 15 years prior to his return to active military service in July, 1942, Major Barrett was in the banking business in Houston.
Major Barrett is survived by his widow, the former Grace McNaught Bloodworth of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Carter, III, and two grandchildren of Houston; and his mother, Mrs. Lela W. Barrett of Houston and Rusk.
A brother, Leland Kelly W. Barrett, a member of the British Royal air force, was killed in France in World War one. Both men were graduates of Vanderbilt university.
Major Barrett was assigned to the foreign claims commission in Salisbury, England. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Lela Barrett received from Lieut. Col., the Earl of Carnavon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, England, this letter:
"All of us here who had the privilege of knowing your son have learned with the deepest regret that you have suffered such a cruel bereavement."
"I, for one, can assure you that your boy was truly loved by all of us here. His unfailing courtesy and unbounded energy were an inspiration to us all, particularly, as at the time he was with us, we had the greatest pressure of work that ever fell to our lot during those hectic years. "
"Will you please accept from me and from all of my staff our very sincerest sympathy in your tragic loss."
Source: The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk, Texas, Thursday, September 13, 1945; Pg. 1, Column 3
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