| Regimental number | 2 |
| Place of birth | Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Perrett's Hill, Bundamba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28.5 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary McDonald Allan, Perrett's Hill, Bundamba, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALLAN James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
