| Regimental number | 435 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Other Names | James |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ada Sargood, 7 Darley Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He passed 3 times through a heavy barrage bringing up companies to the front line. He set a fine example to those around him.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | South Brisbane Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SARGOOD John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
