Regimental number | 2089 |
Place of birth | Camberwell Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 11 Moorhouse Street, East Camberwell, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary James, 11 Moorhouse Street, East Camberwell, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near La Neuville on 21-22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 21st/22nd August, 1918, between the west of LA NEUVILLE and ETINEHEM, No. A2089 Private JAMES was on duty continuously for nearly 24 hours, maintaining telephonic communication between Company and Battalion Headquarters. During practically the whole period, the enemy shelled this area most consistently, using many gas shells. This shelling caused over thirty breaks in the line, and Private JAMES, showing an utter disregard for danger, managed to keep up communication during the whole of the time. His example of courage and unhesitating cheerfulness under many trying circumstances, was a lesson to all, and worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |