| Regimental number | 780 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Smith, Hetonga via Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 March 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name James Edward |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |