| Regimental number | 6280 |
| Place of birth | Ringarooma, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Ringarooma, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E L Haas, Ringarooma, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 5 May 1917 (gun shot wound, right arm). Wounded in action (second occasion), 23 August 1918 (gun shot wound, left buttock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonara', 6 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 25 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T23492. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Queenstown Old Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HAAS Christian James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
