Soldiers Who Have Served

Name: John Michael Barry

Rank: Corporal

Regimental Number: 24110135

Date of birth: 28/01/1950

Place of birth: Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Hometown: Kirton In Lindsey, Lincolnshire

Date enlisted: 10/1966

Army career: John enlisted in The Royal Anglian Regiment in 1966 and after a period of training joined The 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment in Cyprus in March 1967. In October 1970, John transferred to ‘A’ Company for The 2nd Battalion’s first tour in Belfast. He gained promotion to Lance Corporal and then Corporal in February 1972.

Date of death: 25/09/1972

Circumstances: John died from the wounds he received when shot while leading his section in the Lower Falls district of Belfast. Resting placeKirton-In-Lindsey