Regimental number | 3327 |
Place of birth | Liverpool England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Wiresplicer |
Address | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs O Moy, 193 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 21-22 June 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On night 21st/22nd June, 1918, during minor enterprise near VILLERS BRETONNEUX. Private JAMES, single handed, attacked a small enemy post on the right flank of the attacking patrol. Bayoneting one man, he shot another and brought two in as prisoners. He displayed bravery and promptness in dealing with the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |