| Regimental number | 557 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Penola, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Telegraph lineman |
| Address | 18 Ross Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs B. Short, 18 Ross Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF50 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF50 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 2 March 1915. Admitted to No 3 Australian Field Ambulance, 24 November 1915 (jaundice); transferred to No 1 Casualty Clearing Station, 24 November 1915; to Hospital, Ship, 25 November 1915; to Mansel Hospital, Malta, 3 December 1915; to All Saints' Hospital, Malta, 6 January 1916; discharged and embarked for Egypt, 13 February 1916; disembarked Alexandria, 18 February 1916, marched into Overseas Base, Ghezirch, 19 February 1916. Rejoined 12th Bn, Serapeum, 18 March 1916. Promoted Lance Corporal, 20 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 29 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 5 April 1916. Promoted Corporal, 26 July 1916. Promoted Temporary Sergeant, 23 August 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 23 August 1916. On command with Royal Flying Corps with the view of commission in Royal Flying Corps, 4 November 1916. Proceeded to England from France, 10 November 1916, for furlough, and to report to Flying School, Denham. Marched into, and taken on strength of Exeter College, 26 January 1917. Commission into Royal Flying Corps, 10 April 1917. Re-enlisted in Australian Imperial Force, 26 July 1917, and granted substantive rank of Sergeant. Marched out to Overseas Training Bde, 15 June 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 20 August 1917; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Le Havre, 21 August 1917. Proceeded to unit, 30 August 1917; taken on strength of 52nd Bn, 7 September 1917. Promoted Second Lieutenant, 10 October 1917. Detached to 2nd Army School of Instruction, 10 November 1917; rejoined unit, 17 December 1917, and congratulated by Divisional Commander for having obtained very satisfactory report at 2nd Army Central School. On leave to United Kingdom, 15 January 1918. Promoted Lieutenant, 25 January 1918. Rejoined unit from leave, 2 February 1918. Detached to 4th Division Signal School, 24 February 1918; rejoined unit, 27 February 1918. Transferred to, and taken on strength of 50th Bn, 16 May 1918. On leave to Paris, 28 July 1918; rejoined unit, 8 August 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 17 August 1918; rejoined unit, 11 September 1918. Proceeded to England for return to Australia, 12 October 1918; marched into Parkhouse, 13 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 23 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 25 December 1918; appointment terminated Adelaide (discharged), 23 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Date of birth in Army List given as September 1890. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AIR Henry James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
