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John Wilson BARNES

Regimental number706
Place of birthRoma Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriller
AddressMitchell, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, John Barnes, Mitchell, Queensland
Enlistment date9 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1915
Family/military connectionsBrother: 556 Corporal William Henry BARNES, 5th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

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