| Regimental number | 1204 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J P A Salter, Betley, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1194 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 667 Pte William Baxter SALTER, 21st Bn, killed in action, 22 March 1919 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 23 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SALTER James Duncan |