| Regimental number | 5952 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | 83 Stephenson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Gunning, 83 Stephenson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 10 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Barnet Watkins on NR |