| Regimental number | 36516 |
| Place of birth | Donald, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Address | Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Barkla, Taralla, Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 21 September 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 29 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 5 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 October 1919 |
| Discharge date | 16 January 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |