| Regimental number | 2902 |
| Place of birth | Whitsome, Berwickshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Cockburn, Hardacres, Kelso, Berwickshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in King's Own Scottish Borderers Regiment (Voluntary); time served. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board 'City of Exeter', 15 January 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 25 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COCKBURN James |