Alexander William James (1892 - 1957)

Born 4 Apr 1892 in Duaringa, Queensland, Australia

Husband of Jessie Pope — married 8 May 1920 in Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 May 1957 at age 65 in Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Alexander James was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Alexander James is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Private Alexander James served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 07 Feb 1916
Unit(s): 15th Infantry Battalion;42nd Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 05 Jan 1919

Alexander was born on 24 Apr 1892 in Duaringa, Queensland. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Alexander William James served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1 and attained the rank of Private. His enlistment date was 7 Feb 1916. His next of kin on enlistment was: Father, E R James, Baree, Mount Morgan, Queensland. When he enlisted, his address was Baree, Mount Morgan, Queensland His occupation when he enlisted was Labourer. His unit was: 15th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement. His Regimental Number was: 5778. Returned to Australia 5 January 1919. ^{[1] [4]}

Alexander William James married Jessie Pope on 08 May 1920 in Queensland. ^[5]

He died on 25 May 1957 in Mount Morgan, Queensland and was buried in the Mount Morgan Cemetery, Mount Morgan, Queensland. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Alexander William James for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 5778; Rank: Private; Unit: 15th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 7 Feb 1916; Returned to Australia 5 January 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 24 Dec 2023
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} FindAGrave: database and images, memorial page for Alexander William James; Born: 24 Apr 1892 Queensland, Australia; Died: 25 May 1957 Mount Morgan, Queensland; Cemetery: Mount Morgan Cemetery, Mount Morgan, Queensland; Find A Grave: Memorial #160689621; maintained by: BB; created by: BKGeni; accessed: 24 Dec 2023
3. ↑ Unsourced family tree handed down to Michelle (McDonald Hempseed) Bitcher.
4. ↑ Virtual War Memorial Australia: Veteran Details for Alexander William James; Service Number: 5778; Unit: 15th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War I VWMA link; accessed 24 Dec 2023
5. ↑ Queensland Marriage registration: Jessie Pope Marriage date:08/05/1920 Spouse's name:Alexander William James Registration details:1920/C/1621