| Regimental number | 1130 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Victoria Road, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Barrett, 265 Victoria Road, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In November 1915, while bombing, modified the effect of a bomb which fell in the trench by throwing a folded overcoat over it. Was hit himself but certainly saved others. Was always a plucky and persistent bomber and always alert on his post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |