| Regimental number | 1329 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mooroopna Parish, Shepparton, Victoria |
| School | King Valley State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | King Valley via Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Ainsworth, King Valley via Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Listed on Nominal Roll as James William AINSWORTH |
| Medals |
Divisional Commendation 'For gallantry and determination under heavy shell fire, in keeping Trench Mortar in action throughout the operation at Villers-Brettoneux on 21st June 1918.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 July 1916. Transferred to Trench Mortar Battery, 15 October 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 23 November 1916. On leave to England, 2 February 1918. Promoted Bombadier, 16 March 1918; Lance Corporal, 11 May 1918; Corporal, 17 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Brisbane |