Background
BARNETT, William Alexander was born on September 4, 1866.
BARNETT, William Alexander was born on September 4, 1866.
Studied at Wellington College.
Entered army, 1SS5; Captain 1893. Major, 1902; Rhodesia B.S.A.C. Police, 1891-1892. Stall Officer for Volunteers, Cape Colony, 1894-1897.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Johannesburg, 1901.
Served Zululand, 1888. South Africa, 1900- 1902 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
North Staffs Regiment.
Club: Sportfl.
Spouse 1894, Eloise Harriott, 3rddaughter of late Henry Orpen.