| Regimental number | 2148 |
| Place of birth | Rockley, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Address | Triangle Flat, Rockley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Jacob Barnes, Triangle Flat, Rockley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3148 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1536 Pte Jacob BARNES, 2nd Remount Unit, returned to Australia, 21 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARNES Earl |