| Regimental number | 6129 |
| Place of birth | Sligo, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ploughman |
| Address | Ayr, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary McGoldrick, Co Sligo, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A75 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1905 Pte John GOLDRICK, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 March 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Brisbane on HMAT 'Marathon', 27 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 9 January 1917; marched into 7th Training Bn, Rollestone, 9 January 1917. Admitted to hospital, Parkhouse, 5 February 1917 (venereal disease); discharged to 7th Training Bn, 23 April 1917 (total period of treatment for venereal disease: 78 days). Proceeded to France through Southampton, 14 June 1917; marched into 2nd Divisional Base Depot, Havre, 15 June 1917; moved into field, 2 July 1917; taken on strength of 26th Bn, 3 July 1917; promoted to rank of Lance Corporal, 23 October 1917. Admitted to 5th Australian Field Ambulance, 23 October 1917; transferred to 3rd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, 2 November 1917; to Ambulance Train '18', 3 November 1917; admitted to 56th General Hospital, Etaples, 4 November 1917 (trench fever). Proceeded to England on HS 'Port Elizabeth', 8 November 1917; admitted to Fulshill War Hospital, Carlisle, 9 November 1917; discharged on furlough, 27 November 1917; marched into No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 12 December 1917; marched into Overseas Training Brigade, Deverill, 20 December 1917. Proceeded to France through Southampton, 7 February 1918; marched into Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, 8 February 1918; moved into field, 10 February 1918; rejoined unit from hospital, 13 February 1918. Admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 3 July 1917 (influenza); discharged to duty, 8 July 1918; rejoined unit, 9 July 1918. Wounded in action, 15 July 1918 (bomb wound, right hip); admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 16 July 1918, and transferred to 47th Casualty Clearing Station; to Ambulance Train '3', 3 August 1918; admitted to 2nd Canadian General Hospital, 4 August 1918. Proceeded to England for continued treatment, 28 August 1918; admitted to City of London Military Hospital, Clapton, 30 August 1918; transferred to 2nd Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 26 September 1918; discharged on furlough, 17 April 1919; marched into 2nd Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 1 May 1919; discharged for return to Australia, 6 May 1919. Embarked Southampton on HT 'Karoola', 6 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 June 1919, for onward travel to 1st Military District. Discharged Brisbane, 25 December 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGOLDRICK James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
