Barritt Street in Svensson Heights has been included in Bundaberg Regional Council’s Streets of Remembrance program, honouring the service of Private Leonard Barritt during World War II.
The street was named after Private Barritt in July 1951 and has recently been adorned with the Rising Sun badge to further commemorate his commitment to his country.
Leonard Barritt was born in Bundaberg and was a dairy farmer prior to his enlistment.
He served in the 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War and was killed in action at the age of 22 in New Guinea on 4 September 1942.
About the Streets of Remembrance program
The Bundaberg Region has a history of recognising local veterans through street naming.
Council has a strong commitment to the commemoration and preservation of the service history of the Bundaberg Region and acknowledges the contributions of veterans and families to World War I, World War II, and other recognised conflicts.
The purpose of the Streets of Remembrance Program is to provide a means for Council to honour this service history.
This will occur through badging of eligible streets that were named after these local veterans (living or deceased) or families.
So far the program has identified more than 70 street names to ensure the stories of veterans remain an integral part of the community’s heritage.
Find out more here.
