Walter Henry Barrett (SN 3014) born at St. Arnaud, was a 33 year old labourer when he enlisted in Melbourne on July 17th 1915. He embarked aboard the Commonwealth on November 26th, first to Egypt and then to France to serve with the 58th Infantry Battalion. During the tragic charge at Fromelles in July 1916 he suffered a severe gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was evacuated to hospital in England before being returned to Australia. He returned aboard the Miltiades, disembarked on July 2nd 1917 and was discharged medically unfit on August 3rd.

His brother Robert also served in the AIF and is honoured with a tree in the Avenue.