| Regimental number | 1453 |
| Place of birth | Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| School | Highlanders Academy, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 24 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Allandale Shaftesbury Road, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Hannah, 68 Wellington Street, Greenock, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "I have been informed by some of his comrades whom I met in hospital at Epsom, (outside London, England) that James on more than one occasion brought in wounded comrades under fire, showing an absolutely fearless spirit and that he was recommended for an Honour or Decoration for these acts. He was wounded and died somewhere between Pozieres and Mouquet Farm, France". Details from Brother. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Pozieres, Somme Sector, France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
