| Regimental number | 1575 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Thereawey Estate, Harrisville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph John James, 17 Fortescue Place, Plymouth, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918 Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In front of Hamel - Villers Bretonneux. At 3 a.m. on the morning of the 8th August, 1918, the 49th Battery Wagon Lines had moved forward and came under a heavy burst of H.E. 4.2" shells wounding 4 men, and killing 7 and wounding 6 horses. Gunner James immediately went to the assistance of the wounded, and under a heavy fire attended to and dressed their wounds, then assisted by others he carried them across a heavily shelled area to a Dressing Station 800 yards away. Several shells burst very close to Gunner James and another man, one of which set fire to one of the men's clothing. Gunner James returned immediately through the shelled area and continued to assist. This man's excellent conduct and splendid example are deserving of special mention.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Hemmant Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
