| Regimental number | 913 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Venture', Manilla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Elliott Barling, 'Venture', Manilla, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Senior Cadets |
| Enlistment date | 25 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 25 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Manilla, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 October 1919 |
| Discharge date | 16 December 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |