| Regimental number | 535 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Argent Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Ethel Murbrech, Creek Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Name spelled RETALLICK in Burial Register. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 7 November 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 21 December 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 23 March 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 6 West, Grave 2), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RETALLACK John James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
