| Regimental number | 3 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 50 Canterbury Road, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary A Adams, 37 Drayton Gardens West, Ealing, London, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS James |