James Barrett (Civil War)

James Barrett
Died	April 15, 1862(1862-04-15)
Place of death	Picacho Peak, Arizona
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	U.S. Army Union Army
Years of service	1861-1862
Rank	First Lieutenant
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Picacho Pass

James Barrett (died April 15, 1862) commanded a detachment of Union soldiers during the Battle of Picacho Pass. He was killed during the battle and buried at the site.

Further reading

• Masich, Andrew E., The Civil War in Arizona: The Story of the California Volunteers, 1861-65, University of Oklahoma Press (Norman, 2006).
• Orton, Richards H. Brig.-Gen., Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1867, State of California, 1890.