| Regimental number | 2414 |
| Place of birth | Koroit, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Olga Christina Free, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: defective eyesight), Melbourne, 9 May 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FREE William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
