| Regimental number | 592 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 4 Cardwell Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm J James, 4 Cardwell Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 7 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Kit Stores |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Asa Rosca James on NR |