Military Service
From 1959-1962, between undergraduate and law degrees, Barrett was a member of the United States Navy, having received a commission in the regular Navy. He spent over 3 years aboard ships of the Atlantic Fleet and served as navigator on the staff of Commander Amphibious Squadron Four. Barrett was honorably discharged from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant.
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