| Regimental number | 1549 |
| Place of birth | Eldorado, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor engine attendant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5'8.75" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Scanlan, Albury, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Not at present serving 12 years N.S.W. V Force 12 moths 1st N.S.W. MR. St. Africa 6 month cycle corporal |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/98/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | A Corps Troop Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 23 September 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 26 November 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged Sydney, 26 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Albury Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCANLAN James |