James Clarke McCALLUM

Regimental number1217
Place of birthPort Germein, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressArno Bay PO, Arno Bay, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.3
Height5' 6"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Archibald McCallum, Willowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 February 1916
Place of enlistmentKadina, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1919
Discharge date29 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 14 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: furunculosis), Adelaide, 29 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McCALLUM James Clarke