Regimental number | 3149 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | London, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Corowa, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19.10 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 132 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, W Barber, 46 Hoe Street, Walthamstowe, Essex, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 24th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'City of Poona', 9 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-enlisted in Special Service, AIF, 16 September 1919; embarked Sydney, 8 July 1919; disembarked, London, 6 September 1919; commenced return to Australia, 8 October 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 12 December 1919. Also served in World War II: Service No NX36063. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BARBER Ernest |