| Regimental number | 165 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | Dandaloo Street, Narromine, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Barnett, Dandaloo Street, Narromine, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 11 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 April 1916 |