| Regimental number | 7 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 671 Canning Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Mrs C Stephens, 54 Wellington Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CODE John James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
