| Regimental number | 2105 |
| Place of birth | Hopkins Hill, Chatsworth, Victoria |
| Place of birth | Malvern, Victoria |
| School | Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Wool clerk |
| Address | 'Beath', Sorret Avenue, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E L Aitken, 'Beath,' Sorret Avenue, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | Shrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave 58), Anzac, Gallipoli, Turkey. |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 42 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Ellen Louisa AITKEN. Native of Hopkins Hill, Chatsworth, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AITKEN James Tod |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
