| Regimental number | 3149 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Corowa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.10 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Barber, 46 Hoe Street, Walthamstowe, Essex, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'City of Poona', 9 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-enlisted in Special Service, AIF, 16 September 1919; embarked Sydney, 8 July 1919; disembarked, London, 6 September 1919; commenced return to Australia, 8 October 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 12 December 1919. Also served in World War II: Service No NX36063. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARBER Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
