| Regimental number | 6459 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 31 Armadale Street, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Barer, 82 Cottagegrove, Stockwell, London, England |
| Enlistment date | 6 September 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 September 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6459A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 24 January 1972 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |