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Ernest Franklin BARNARD

Regimental number2737
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressAlexander Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 5.75"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinFather, Newling Barnard, Alexander Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria
Previous military service2 yrs Senior Cadets, 1 yr A.L.H (29th)
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 February 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date27 October 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 July 1971

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