| Regimental number | 97 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 44l Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Boag, 441 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 30 July 1916 (gun shot wound, right foot: severe). Tried by District Court Martial, 14 December 1917. Found Guilty of being absent without leave. 17-18 November 1917; striking a superior; resisting escort; giving false name. Sentenced to 1 year's detention Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 4 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 7 June 1919. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Memorial Park, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOAG Cecil James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
