| Regimental number | 782 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wool stamper |
| Address | 147 Glass Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Berrill, 147 Glass Street, Grand View, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Postal Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name James William |
