| Regimental number | 4305 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Francis, Laidley, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4365 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Jacob and Elizabeth Ann FRANCIS |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; disembarked Brisbane, 25 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlisment), Brisbane, 8 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 42 |
| Place of burial | Laidley Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANCIS James William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
