| Regimental number | 165 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 7 Hunter Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Nehemiah Barnes, 7 Hunter Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT night 28/29th July 1918. For gallant leadership. During an attack on the enemy Trench System he led his Section with conspicuous gallantry. While following our barrage he encountered an enemy post, and, with Private CRAWFORD, immediately rushed forward and captured the post, taking 5 prisoners and killing the remainder of the garrison. he then re-formed his Section, continued the advance and reached the final objective. he was an inspiring example of gallantry and coolness to his Section under very trying circumstances, owing to the heavy enemy barrage, darkness and difficulty in maintaining direction through a maze of Trenches. He personally prevented crowding and kept in touch on the flanks throughout and his conduct throughout was of the utmost assistance to his Platoon Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |