Thomas BARNES

Regimental number1714
Place of birthRichmond
SchoolSmeaton State School, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressRichmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinArthur Barnes, Gone With 2nd Contingent, A1Ef
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 13 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death7 August 1915
Age at death23
Place of burialShrapnel Valley Cemetery, Anzac (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 23), Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
45
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Elizabeth Agnes BARNES. Native of Smeaton, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star. British War Medal, Victory Medal