| Regimental number | 3371 |
| Place of birth | Nelson, New Zealand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Glebe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bessie Davis, 57 Broadway, Glebe, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of too small chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt James Bernard Davis on NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 24 January 1917; disembarked devonport, England, 27 March 1917, and marched in to 12th Training Bn, Codford. Proceeded overseas to France, 19 June 1917; taken on strength, 48th Bn, in the field, 9 July 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', 1 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 15 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAVIS James Bernhardt |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
