Regimental number | 2706 |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Cabinet maker |
Address | Bungaree Road, Wentworthville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S E James, Bungaree Road, Wentworthville, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF56 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF56 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In front of FLEURBAIX, on the nights 125th/17th and 19th/20th September, 1916, Acting Sergeant JAMES who was the Senior N.C.O. of the Battalion Raiding Party, which raided the German trenches, displayed great initiative and enthusiasm during the whole of the preliminary training for both the above raids, and carried out his duties in a manner which did him very great credit. During both raids Acting Sergeant JAMES was in command of the Right Party of the assault, and carried out his work in a cool and deliberate manner, which helped to inspire confidence into the men under his command. He moved along the German trenches supervising the work of the various details of his party, and his efficient control of his men did much towards the successful carrying out of the operations in his portion of the raided area.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |