| Regimental number | 23 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stock rider |
| Address | c/o Mrs Baum, Perry Bridge, Stratford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R J Barnes, 119 Well Street, Hackney, London, England |
| Previous military service | 2 years 8th Essx Rgt |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of YPRES, on 4th October 1917. Throughout the action, he handled his Sub-Section with coolness and ability. He also put a hostile Machine Gun out of action by shooting the firer with his revolver.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |