| Regimental number | 1882 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | St Lawrence, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.9 |
| Next of kin | Father, Karl Peterson, Sarina, Mackay, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Mackay, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1882A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 10 June 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 20 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PETERSON James Searle |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
