| Regimental number | 457 |
| Place of birth | Nhill, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27.9 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Andrew Harris, Nhill, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Horsham, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 2 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), Melbourne, 16 March 1919. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HARRIS James William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
