| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Goolwa, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Ellen Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M. E. Barrett, Ellen Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain (Honorary Major) |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 January 1919;appointment terminated (discharged: medically unfit: enteric fever), 23 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BARRETT James Edward |