Background
BARRATT, bt.- William Cross was born on June 2, 1862. 3rd son of late James Barratt, of Hanslope, Buckinghamshire.
BARRATT, bt.- William Cross was born on June 2, 1862. 3rd son of late James Barratt, of Hanslope, Buckinghamshire.
Studied at Bedford Grammar School.
Entered Army (Royal Berkshire Regiment), 18S3, from 4th Norfolk Regiment. Served Soudan Expedition, 1885. Reconnaissances to Hasheen.
Actions at Hasheen and Tofrek (medal, two clasps, bronze star).
Zhob Valley Expedition, 1890. Waziristan, 1894-1895 (medal and clasp).
East Africa, 1896, commandant Indian Contingent. Operations against Mazrui Arab rebels (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, nominated 2nd Class Brilliant Star).
Zanzibar (medal); Uganda, 1897 - 9S, commandant Indian contingent.
Actions of Kakanguru, Kabegambi, Jass Camp, and Mruti (medal with two clasps, brevet of major). China, 1901, relief of Peking (despatches, medal with clasp). North.-West. Frontier, India.
Darwesh Khel Wazirs Expedition.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. 5th Light Infantry.