| Regimental number | 1678 |
| Place of birth | Barry Dock, Wales |
| Other Names | James Absolam |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Friend, Mrs W Chamberlain, 25 McConnell Street, Kensington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Amelia Barnett, 17 George Street, Barry Doch, Wales |
| Enlistment date | 9 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 9 July 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged 18 July 1919 |
