| Regimental number | 2085 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.8 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Violet L. Valentine, c/o Mrs. C. Pascoe, Edward Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, remaining at duty, 25 September 1917. Found Guilty of disobeying in such a manner as to show wilful defiance of authority a lawful command given personally by a superior in the execution of his office. Awarded 28 days Field Punishment No 2. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 3 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No 186630. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Rockhampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VALENTINE James William |