Background
Barrett, John Gilchrist was born on August 24, 1921 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Charles and Ruby (McKay) Barrett.
Barrett, John Gilchrist was born on August 24, 1921 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Charles and Ruby (McKay) Barrett.
Bachelor, Wake Forest College, 1943. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1954.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wake Forest University, 1982.
Professor history Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1953—1987. Retired, 1987; Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, Pacific.
President Southern Athletic Conference, 1969—1972. Member of Southern History Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Lottie Mae Buie. Children: Rebecca Anne, Margaret McKay.