| Regimental number | 3393 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Address | Cardnup, Beenup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.8 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Kershaw, 21 0ak Street, Pendlebury, Manchester, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Lancashire Fusiliers; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 3 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KERSHAW James |