| Regimental number | 3187 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Euroa, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Euroa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Ralston, Euroa, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 919; disembarked Melbourne, 6 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 15 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Lockhart Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RALSTON James Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
