| Regimental number | 4378 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Northam, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.5 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Uncle, Harry Martin, Seabrooke via Northam, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the 14th Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 23 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W32133. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIDDLE James |
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