| Place of birth | County Clare, Ireland |
| School | Christian Brothers (Catholic), Ireland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 17 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 'Killarney', Egerton Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Madge McGrath, 'Killarney', Egerton Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Boer War. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Not Known |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 12), Armentieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 127 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James John and Sarah MCGRATH |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGRATH James John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
