| Regimental number | 9466 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carder and spinner |
| Address | Star Street, Fitzroy Crescent, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.2 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Aiken, Star Street, Fitzroy Crescent, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action (gassed), 2 November 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda'. 5 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit: phthisis), Hobart, 5 December 1918. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British war Medal. Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T245006. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AIKEN James Hope |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
