| Regimental number | 1232 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Exeter, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Foxhayes, Exwich, near Exeter, Devon, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Babb, Foxhayes, Exwich near Exeter, Devon, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Capella, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 15 February 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right foot), Brisbane, 10 May 1918. Also served in World War II: Service No Q116001. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BABB Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
