| Regimental number | 3070 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C A James, Hovell Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is a member of 13th Battalion Bombing Platoon. In the attack on the German trenches north west of POZIERES on 29th August, 1916, he displayed the greatest courage. He led his section with conspicuous ability ad was responsible for much of the good work done by the bombers on that occasion. He overed the withdrawal of "A" Company from the German trenches that night; he and his men putting up such a heavy barrage of bombs on the Germans that their advance was checked with heavy loss to the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
