| Regimental number | 1686 |
| Place of birth | Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pawnbroker's assistant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James F Lees, Hempstead Farm, Hempstead, Kent, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1686A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 26 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEES James Henry |