| Regimental number | 1536 |
| Place of birth | Newbridge, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 15 Napier Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Susan Barnes, 15 Napier Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in Volunteer Force, 3rd Infantry Regiment, A (?) & C Companies |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Trooper |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2148 Pte Earl BARNES, 6th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 26 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARNES Jacob |