| Regimental number | 1414 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Canowie Bell, via Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Barker, Canowie Bell, via Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 August 1919. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARKER John James |