| Regimental number | 777 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Forfar, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G Davidson, 238 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Roseberry Park, New South Wales |
| 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 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Arrived in Australia, 1910 |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Corporal James SNOWIE is recommended for bravery and devotion to duty whilst in charge of a Pack Train carrying rations and water to the front line near Zonnebeke. The Pack Train came under a severe barrage from heavy guns, 1 mule was killed and 2 wounded, the train was cut in half and some of the Drivers in the rear left their mules. SNOWIE went back into the shelled area, and collected the frightened animals, and the loads from the mules whch were hit and brought them all through to their destination. The work of the Pack on the occasion of this tour was performed under most dangerous and trying circumstances and it is only due to such brave example that supplies were maintained and the men in the front line properly fed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 12 April 1915. Admitted to No. 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, 20 June 1915 (diarrhoea); discharged to duty, 26 June 1915. Attached to Transport Section at Sisi Bishr, 17 October 1915; transferred with Transport Section to Maadi, 21 November 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join British Expeditionary Force, 1 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 8 June 1916. Promoted Lance Corporal, 31 March 1917. Awarded Military Medal 16 November 1917. Proceeded on leave, 29 December 1917, rejoined unit, 19 January 1918. Promoted Corporal, 29 April 1918; promoted Sergeant, 31 August 1918. Embarked at Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir a Hind', 28 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 28 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 3 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | Presbyterian Cemetery, Woronora, Sutherland, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SNOWIE James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
