| Regimental number | 8/3809 |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Bissland, 28 Howe Street, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Warlencourt British Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave 14), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bissland, of 28, Howe St., Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This non commissioned officer performed exceptionally good work in the taking of the Switch Trench on the 15th September 1916, and in helping to consolidate same. After his officers became casualties he took command of his platoon, and
during the whole day showed great coolness and initiative under heavy shell fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 27 |