| Regimental number | 3502 |
| Place of birth | Ballyclare, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Jane Wilson, c/o Mrs J Graham, 39 Corneith Street, Rosewell, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Mildura, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 21 June 1917; disembarked Liverpool, England, 26 August 1917 marched in to 15th Training Bn, Hurdcott, 26 August 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 18 December 1917; marched in to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, France, 19 December 1917; marched out to unit, 20 December 1917; taken on strength of 57th Bn, 25 December 1917; detached to 25th Machine Gun Company, 3 February 1918; transferred to 5th Machine Gun Company, 1 April 1918; marched out to Corps Gas School, 20 October 1918; returned from school, 27 October 1918; on leave to United Kingdom, 28 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 15 November 1918; marched out to England, 12 May 1919; marched in to Weymouth Command Depot, England, 13 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 August 1919; discharged, 5 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal; Victory Medal (returned, 10 May 1923) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
