| Regimental number | 47893 |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker |
| Next of kin | Father, P James, Rahotu, Taranaki |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 85 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Tyne Cot Cemetery (Plot XXXIV, Row E, Grave No 4), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Percy and Julia James, Kahui Road, Rahotu, Taranaki |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 14 |