Frederick Bartrope enlisted in December 1915 at Newcastle upon Tyne and joined the Welsh Regiment as Private 58741. He went to Salonica in March 1917 and was there till February 1919. He rose through the ranks and was a Corporal in June 1919.He was stationed in Turkey February 1919 to October 1919.

The Auckland Chronicle 14/12/1919 reports:
“Waskerley
A dance was held on Saturday to welcome home Corpl. Fred Barthrop (sic) after his demobilisation. He was presented with a pocket wallet by Mr. R. Sawer on behalf of the Committee.”

Whilst in Salonica Fred contracted Malaria which recurred at various times in 1919. He was granted a 20% pension in 1919.

In 1939 Fred and his wife Margaret nee McManus were living at Honey Hill, Muggleswick. He worked as a sand washer and filterer at the nearby reservoir. Frederick Bartrope died in 1968.

Fred Bartrope is remembered at Muggleswick on M48.02