| Regimental number | 3055 |
| Place of birth | Petershead, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cowell, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Effie Irene Bagnell, Cowell, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Married Mary Teresa SMYTH, spinster (domestic housemaid), aged 24, St Edward's Catholic Church, Hanover Square, London, 9 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 21 December 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 8 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DEER William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
