Regimental number | 3802 |
Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Maryborough, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 42 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 114 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Joseph Barnett, Indian Head, Kentucky, America |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Maryborough, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Hororata', 14 June 1917; disembarked Liverpool, 26 August 1917; marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Fovant, 27 August 1917. Proceeded to France through Southampton, 30 January 1918; marched into Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, 31 January 1918; moved into the field, 3 February 1918; taken on strength of 4th Pioneer Bn, 9 February 1918. Admitted to 3rd Field Ambulance, 2 April 1918, and transferred to 29th Casualty Clearing Station (bronchitis); to Ambulance Train No 42, 3 April 1918; admitted to 24th General Hospital, Etaples, 3 April 1918. Proceeded to England on HS 'Stad Antwerpen', 7 April 1918, and admitted to Princess Christian Military Hospital, Englefield Green (chronic bronchitis); transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 12 April 1918; discharged to No 2 Command Depot, 24 April 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 12 May 1918. Discharged on account of being medically unfit for continued service, Brisbane, 28 August 1918 (bronchial complications). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BARNETT Anderson Freeman |