| Regimental number | 1083 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | ... |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Robertson, 81 Nethertown Broad St, Dumfrieshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Troopship A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth, England, on board HT 'Euripides', 24 June 1916 (wounded: gun shot wound, face); discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 23 August 1916. War service: 1 year 344 days (of which 1 year 223 days was abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Berri Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROBERTSON James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
