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Earl BARNES

Regimental number2148
Place of birthRockley, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTeacher
AddressTriangle Flat, Rockley, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Height5' 8"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, Jacob Barnes, Triangle Flat, Rockley, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 September 1915
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Pera on 22 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3148
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 26 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1536 Pte Jacob BARNES, 2nd Remount Unit, returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BARNES Earl

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