Stanley James Barnett (1889 - 1964)

Born 20 Dec 1889 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Pemberton (Procter) Barnett — married 1921 in New Zealand

Died 31 Jul 1964 at age 74 in Foxton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Stanley Barnett is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Biography

Stanley was born in 1889. He was the 8th child and the 2nd son of Walter Barnett and Elizabeth Lanfear.

His parents were married in Auckland but soon after their marriage shifted to Christchurch where his father opened up a General Goods store. They sold up and moved back to Auckland where Stanley was born.

Stanley's father passed away in 1908 when Stanley was only 19 years of age. In 1910 his mother moved to Foxton with the children where her married daughters Harriet and Isabella were living.

In Foxton he worked as a farmer and was employed by Walker and Furrie.

When the 1st World War broke out Stanley enlisted. His next of kin was recorded as Mrs E. Barnett (mother), Union Street, Foxton, New Zealand. Service No: 61491

He embarked for war on the troopship Corinthic, on 13 October 1917 and served with the 30th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company, New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

During the War he never carried a rifle, he volunteered as a stretcher bearer. He was injured one night while entering no-mans land to recover their wounded and dying. Stan's injuries were deemed serious, and he was classed as "no longer physically fit for war service on account of wounds received in action", so he was sent back to New Zealand on 8 December 1918 on the ship Ruahine which departed from London.

During his time at the front lines, Stan was also gassed. He suffered from the effects of it for the rest of his life.

On arrival back in New Zealand, Stan returned to his family in Union Street, Foxton. His discharge from the war was made official on 18 April 1919 after serving a total of 1 year and 268 days.

Stan received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Many years later these medals were loaned to the Foxton branch of the Returned Serviceman's Association (RSA) to be displayed. Sadly, these medals and many other items were lost in a major fire which totally destroyed the building. (Due to a faulty cooking vat or one was left on when the building was empty.)

Stanley married Mary Pemberton Procter (daughter of Harriette and Harry Heatherington Procter) in 1921.

Stanley and Mary had 7 children; sadly one of their sons Rex died at the age of 8 months in 1927. He was buried in the local Foxton Cemetery.

Initially they were farming, but Stan suffered a heart attack so they settled on Avenue Road in Foxton, where they lived for the rest of their lives.

In the 1957 NZ Electoral Rolls he was recorded at Avenue Road, Foxton with his wife Mary.

Stanley passed away on 31 July 1964 at the age of 74.

In 1942, Stan became a Seventh-day Adventist. The following obituary for Stan was published in the Australasian Record, 31 August 1964:

BARNETT. On July 31, 1964, Stanley James Barnett of Foxton passed to his rest. In 1942, our brother accepted the Advent Message under the ministry of Pastor S. T. Leeder. Owing to being gassed in World War I, he did not enjoy good health and for the last seventeen years was ailing, but his courage, faith, and hope of the resurrection were always bright. As he was laid to rest, our love and sympathy were expressed to his wife, Mrs. Barnett, and the family, Stan, Cedric, Ralph, Digby, Avis and Betty. Captain Gooder from the Salvation Army assisted the writer with the service.

F.E. Baker.

Burial

3 August 1964 - Foxton Cemetery, Cnr Hickford And Avenue Road, Foxton, New Zealand. Anglican Block 3, Plot 79. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194520207/stanley-james-barnett), memorial page for Stanley James Barnett (20 Dec 1889–31 Jul 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 194520207, citing Foxton Cemetery, Foxton, Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand ; Maintained by lindylou631 (contributor 49254308)

• As remember by his grandson G Barnett

• NZ BDM Birth Records Online: Registration No: 1890/1205 | Family Name: Barnett | Given Name(s): Stanley James | Parents: Elizabeth Walter Henry | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• NZ BDM Marriage Records Online: Registration No: 1921/6009 | Bride's Given Name(s): Mary Pemberton | Bride's Family Name: Procter | Groom's Given Name(s): Stanley James | Groom's Family Name: Barnett | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• NZ BDM Death Records Online: Registration No: 1964/34619 | Family Name: Barnett | Given Name(s): Stanley James | Age At Death: 74Y | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• NZ Digital Records [[1]]

• http://theyserved.blogspot.co.nz/p/stanley.html

• http://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Services/Cemeteries/Cemetery-Search