| Regimental number | 16327 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Address | North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Miss J M Barnes; guardian, Mrs B E Barnes, 140 Vincent Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 5 February 1918 |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Mechanical Transport Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board SS Port Darwin on 8 May 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 January 1920 |
| Discharge date | 25 January 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |