| Regimental number | 541 |
| Place of birth | Southport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | 3 Narong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Thomas Barnes, 3 Narong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 23 May 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/2/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Electrical, Mechanical Mining & Boring Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 January 1919 |