| Regimental number | 282 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Denis Quinlan, Naval Yard, Brooklyn, USA |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Royal Navy; purchased discharge. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | At sea |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Tried by District Court Martial, 8 January 1915, on charge (1) whilst in confinement making a false statement; (2) wilfully making a false statement on attestation; found Guilty, sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour and to be discharged with ignominy; sentence commuted to 28 days' imprisonment, 7 May 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 20 March 1915; discharged (disciplinary: services no longer required), Melbourne, 15 April 1915. Medals forfeited. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, QUINLAN James |