| Regimental number | 1576 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Ruby Emily Barber, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets (81st Infantry); still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1919; discharged (medically unfit: influenza; gun shot wound, left hand),Adelaide, 3 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARBER William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
