Herbert Walter Barnett
Died:
25 Iyyar 5675 (09 May 1915)
Basic Information
Birth
Death
Date of death:
25 Iyyar 5675 (09 May 1915)
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium
Places
Addresses
Family home:
62 Hamilton Terrace (1911)
Schools
Name:
University College London
Other Organisations
London Stock Exchange Roll of Honour
He was killed at the head of his men in the attack on Aubers Ridge of 9 May 1915, an historic engagement in which his battalion played a notable part.
“He died," wrote his Major, “leading his men in the true British way, and under the most exacting conditions that any troops could be called on to face." And his Colonel wrote: "His memory will remain with us as a keen and capable English gentleman, always ready to do his share."
The work of the Kensingtons on that day was described by General Sir Henry Rawlinson, then commanding the 4th Army Corps, as “a feat of arms surpassed by no battalion in this great war."
Family
Siblings
Parents
Father: Maurice Barnett (male)
Mother: Marie Sternberg (female)
Military Record
Date enlisted/conscripted:
1914
Date discharged/death:
09 May 1915
Rank at discharge/death:
Captain
Assignments
Battalion/unit:
13th Kensington battalion
Campaigns:
Battle at Aubers Ridge
1 of 2
Register of effects
2 of 2
Medal card
1 of 2
Register of effects
2 of 2
Medal card
Roll of Honour
H. W. BARNETT, 09 May 1915
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Date of Death:
09 May 1915
Regiment / service:
London Regiment, 13th Kensington Bn.
Cemetery:
Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium
Grave reference:
Panel 10.
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Stock Broker
Organisation:
Bensinger & Co
