| Regimental number | 1931 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Richmond Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Aldridge, Richmond Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the 23rd Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, Burra; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit: epilepsy), Adelaide, 22 June 1916. Total service: 331 days (of which 93 days were abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S73106. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | St Jude's Cemetery, Brighton, SA |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALDRIDGE James William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
