| Regimental number | 1026 |
| Place of birth | Warwick Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Warwick, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Barnett, Fitzroy Street, Warwick, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 5th/6th June, 1917, in the trenches near HILL 63, this N.C.O. was a member of a raiding party against the enemy trenches. Under his Officer (2nd Lieutenant PRICE), he led the assault, which was pushed home with such vigour that the demoralised enemy garrison cast down their arms and fled through our barrage. Corporal BARNETT displayed great coolness and courage by pushing out in advance of the assaulting parety in an endeavour to capture a prisoner. Being unable to overtake the enemy, he knelt in the open and developed a rapid rifle fire that was seen to inflict casualties on the fleeing enemy. On withdrawing from the enemy lines Corporal BARNETT again displayed great coolness in assisting a wounded comrade back. He was the last of the party to enter our lines. His coolness, initiative, and bravery set a stimulating example to the remaining members of the raiding party. A total of 5 Officers and 100 men took part in this raid. Witness: Captain A.C. MOYES
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 24 Corporal David BARNETT, 42st Bn, returned to Australia, 2 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
