| Regimental number | 2419 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Paper reader |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Vida Clarice Tait, Victoria Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action (shrapnel wound, arm), 6 August 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 16 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 17 March 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W232667. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAIT James George |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
