| Regimental number | 2610 |
| Place of birth | Abbotsford Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor's cutter |
| Address | Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Brother, H T James, Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous gallantry as runner, repeatedly carrying important messages through heavy enemy barrages. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt sydney James on NR |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |