| Regimental number | 1839 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Cleve, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31.7 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Maria Carn, Cleve, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARN Horace Edwin Gilbert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
