| Regimental number | 19588 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 5' 1.75" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Lyall, Thomas Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, Suth Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, nose, right ear, right arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V371199. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LYALL James |