| Regimental number | 3246 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 62 Arthur Street, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Clara Waddell, 62 Arthur Street, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Three times rejected for AIF enlistment on account of eyesight. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; discharged (disciplinary case: remainder of sentence of 1 year imprisonment with hard labour suspended on embarking to return to Australia). Medals: automatically forfeited. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Barmera Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WADDELL James Moravian |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
