| Regimental number | 6972 |
| Place of birth | Kerry, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Clifford, Killoyin, Kerry, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 9 November 1916. Found guilty, at sea, 4 December 1916, of being absent without leave for 6 hours, 4 December 1916: awarded forfeiture of 3 days' pay. Found guilty, at sea, 16 December 1916, of (1) drunkenness and (2) using offensive language to a Commanding Officer: awarded 14 days detention and forfeited 15 days' pay. Disembarked Devonport, England, 9 January 1917. Found guilty, Larkhill, 26 January 1917, of being absent without leave from midnight, 28 January to 12:45 pm, 28 January 1917: awarded 3 days' Field Punishment No 2 and forfeited 6 days' pay. Found guilty, 27 February 1917, of being absent from tattoo from 25 February, until apprehended by Military Police at 4:00 pm, 27 February 1917: awarded 3 days' Field Punishment No 2 and forfeited 7 days' pay. Found guilty, Codford, 12 March 1917, of (1) neglecting to obey Commanding Officer and (2) being absent without leave from 10 March until apprehended by Military Police at 12:30 pm, 12 March 1917: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2 and forfeited 12 days' pay. Reported absent without leave, 1 May 1917; declared an illegal absentee, 22 May 1917. Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force in consequence of desertion, 1 April 1920. Medals: none |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLIFFORD James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
