| Regimental number | 3654 |
| Place of birth | Leeds, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Parkside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42.7 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Cordelia Louisa Howson, 58 George Street, Parkside, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year, HS Mitcham; discharged at own request. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 12 May 1918; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatism), Adelaide, 22 July 1918. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOWSON James Ernest |