| Regimental number | 7609 |
| Place of birth | Dumbarton, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Sarah Kate Sinclair, Thurston Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Yes Naval Reserves 18 mths. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Longreahc, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 7669 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War Service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal. Served at 11 Depot Battalion on enlistment; transferred to 42nd Depot Battalion 5 December 1916. On 6 February 1917, he was arrested for desertion and brought back on strength from 25 May 1917. Embarked for overseas service 14 June 1917. On 18 July 1917, he was admitted to No. 1 General Hospital, Wynberg, Cape Town, from HT 'Hororata'. Commenced return to Australia from Cape Town on board HMAT A24 'Benalla' 26 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 1 December 1917. Roll of Honour Circular completed by L. Gibbins, (Guardian of children), Mt Nicholson, Yeppoon Line, via Rockhampton. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Rockhampton Cemetery (Presbyterian Section, Row 24, Grave No. 2502), Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SINCLAIR John James Malvern |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
