| Regimental number | 467 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 710 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Flora Susannah Harris, 710 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Senior Cadets; 1 year in the Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF7 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF7 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, Gallipoli, 28 September 1915. Promoted Lieutenant, France, 12 March 1916. Promoted Captain, 1 August 1916. Discharged in London, 2 July 1918, having been appointed to a commission in the Indian Army. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOWTELL-HARRIS James Frederick |
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