| Regimental number | 985 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Jericho, Gc Railway, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Mary Ann Bell, Jericho, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 September 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name James |