| Regimental number | 474 |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Late of Allanton, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.4 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Black, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Reported missing, France, 19 July 1916; then reported Prisoner of War, Armentieres. Repatriated from Germany, arrived in England, 28 December 1918, Married Annie STEWART, spinster, aged 20, 6 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 21 December 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 19 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N103869. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACK James Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
