| Regimental number | 1168 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs M J Corlett, Dundrum, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Royal Navy. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rosehill, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 12 April 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli Peninsula, 2 May 1915; admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital, 9 May 1915 (bayonet wound to arm); transferred to Convalescent Camp, Helouan, Egypt, 17 May 1915; discharged to duty, 24 May 1915. Embarked Alexandria for duty, 21 July 1915; rejoined 13th Bn in the field, Gallipoli Peninsula, 27 July 1915. Wounded in action, 22 August 1915; admitted to Hospital Ship, HE 'Franconia', and transferred to England, 23 August 1915; admitted to Military Hospital, Lewisham, England, 9 September 1915 (severe wound); discharged from hospital and marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 28 February 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', from Portsmouth, 8 May 1916; disembarked Sydney, 12 July 1916; discharged, 3 November 1916 (medically unfit: wounded). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOYD James |
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