School Records: Admitted 24 Feb 1903 Petone Central where his father George lived. Last day 31 Mar 1904 for Khandallah

Evening Post, 8 Oct 1917:  Cabled advice has been received-of the death in action in France on 27th September of Gunner Ernest Allan Barnard (5th Battery, 2nd Brigade), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnard, of Derwent-street, Island Bay. The late Gunner Barnard, who was 21 years of age, was a very popular young man. He was on the staff of Messrs. E. W. Mills and Co. when he enlisted, and was a member of D Battery, whose Roll of Honour is a lengthy one.

The Barnard family is one of those with a war-service record to be proud of. Gunner Barnard was wounded in an earlier engagement, and had only just returned to the front. His brother, Sergeant J. L. Barnard, who has been a member of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces since the outbreak of war, was very severely wounded at the Battle of Flers, and after prolonged hospital treatment in England, was able to return home a few days ago. Another brother, Sergeant G. Barnard, who left with the 23rd Reinforcements, is still on active service.

Military Personnel File Military service: Gunner NZ Field Battery

Evening Post, 28 Sept 1925: IN MEMORIAM. BARNARD: In loving memory of 2/2962 Gunner Ernest Allan Barnard, aged 21 years, killed in action in France on 27th September, 1916. Inserted by bis mother, brothers, and sisters.