| Regimental number | 1406 |
| Place of birth | Lucindale, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Oakfield, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Clare Humphreys, Oakfield, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Previously rejected for enlistment in the Citizen Military Forces on account of eyesight. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Essex', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Mother's name spelled HUMPHRIES on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HUMPHREYS James William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
