| Regimental number | 5043 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Commercial Road, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Barnes, Commercial Road, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the tour of this Brigade in the line near BROODSEINDE Lance Corporal BARNES was in charge of a Lewis gun team and whilst the Battalion was holding the front line in a very exposed position at DAISY WOOD on the night of the 9th/10th October, 1917, this N.C.O. although his gun and his team were blown up, by his readiness and resource extradited his team and gun from their position and in very short space of time was ready for action. The position of his gun at the time was one of extreme importance and his resource and coolness was the means of giving confidence to the members of his section and rendering his position strong in case of an enemy counter attack, which at the time appeared probable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
