| Regimental number | 1 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 69 Auburn Road, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Louis Barnett, 69 Auburn Road, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Senior Cadets and 1 and a half years in the Light Horse, Citizen's Military Force |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARNETT Ernest William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
