James Albert CLAYTON

Regimental number1116
Place of birthRiverton, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressStockport, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, Charles Clayton, Stockport, South Australia
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4357 Pte Percy Alfred CLAYTON, 27th Bn, killed in action, 5 November 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal