| Regimental number | 2598 |
| Place of birth | Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | Happy Valley, Winton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.6 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Martyr, Duck Creek, Opal Fields via Eulo, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Charters Towers, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2598A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 19 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MARTYR James |