| Regimental number | 331 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Suffolk, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H Ayers, Malting Farm, Little Walding Field, Sundbury, Suffolk, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toogoolawah, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Rein Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 5 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, remaining at duty, 31 July 1917. Wounded in action (second occasion), remaining at duty, 3 September 1917. Discharged in London, 29 July 1919 Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W74289. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 87 |
| Place of burial | Bunbury Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AYERS Harold Barton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
