| Regimental number | 3026 |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| School | Public School, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.7 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Ball, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Place of burial | Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension (Row A, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 136 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George Daniel and Susan Ball. Town. Orroroo, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BALL Joshua John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
