Assembly Resolution No. 358

BY: M. of A. Barclay

CELEBRATING the life and achievements of Technical
Sergeant Carlton W. Barrett

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate the life
and achievements of Technical Sergeant Carlton W. Barrett; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be commemorated on Tuesday,
June 6, 2023, in his hometown of Fulton, New York, in Oswego County; and

WHEREAS, Born on November 24, 1919, Carlton William Barrett proudly
served his country as a member of the United States Army with the 18th
Infantry, 1st Infantry Division during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Private Carlton W. Barrett received the Medal of Honor
Award for his gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty on June 6, 1944, in the vicinity of St.
Laurent-sur-Mer, France; and

WHEREAS, On the morning of D-day, Private Carlton W. Barrett,
landing in the face of extremely heavy enemy fire, was forced to wade
ashore through neck-deep water; disregarding the personal danger, he
returned to the surf again and again to assist his floundering comrades
and save them from drowning; and

WHEREAS, Refusing to remain pinned down by the intense barrage of
small-arms and mortar fire poured at the landing points, Private Carlton
W. Barrett, working with fierce determination, saved many lives by
carrying casualties to an evacuation boat lying offshore; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his assigned mission as guide, Private
Carlton W. Barrett carried dispatches the length of the fire-swept
beach, assisted the wounded, and calmed the shocked; he truly arose as a
leader in the stress of the occasion; and

WHEREAS, Private Carlton W. Barrett's coolness and his dauntless
daring courage while constantly risking his life during a period of many
hours had an inestimable effect on his comrades and is in keeping with
the highest traditions of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Private Carlton W. Barrett was presented with this
prestigious honor by General J.C.H. Lee on November 17, 1944, in Paris,
France; and

WHEREAS, Carlton W. Barrett was honorably discharged in June of 1963
with the rank of Technical Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Carlton W. Barrett died on March 3, 1986, in Yountville,
California, and is buried at Napa Valley Memorial Gardens; and


WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Sergeant Carlton William Barrett demonstrated his love for his country
and merits forevermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and achievements of Technical Sergeant Carlton
William Barrett.