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<blockquote>''CALL TO ARMS; TO-DAYS RESPONSE; JUST SHORT OF THE HUNDRED''. For a week now the response of would-be recruits to the enlisting office at Francis-street has been over the hundred, but to-day only 98 came forward. Of these 43 were declared fit,- but only 37 were sworn in, the cases of five being deferred for further consideration; the balance (56) were rejected. Following are the lists: FIT FOR SERVICE. ..... J. E. Grabham, Roleystone, Kelmscott ...<ref>The Daily News 4 Mar 1916 p. 10</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>''CALL TO ARMS; TO-DAYS RESPONSE; JUST SHORT OF THE HUNDRED''. For a week now the response of would-be recruits to the enlisting office at Francis-street has been over the hundred, but to-day only 98 came forward. Of these 43 were declared fit,- but only 37 were sworn in, the cases of five being deferred for further consideration; the balance (56) were rejected. Following are the lists: FIT FOR SERVICE. ..... J. E. Grabham, Roleystone, Kelmscott ...<ref>The Daily News 4 Mar 1916 p. 10</ref></blockquote> | ||
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On arrival in England James was sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Codford. On 30 Mar 1917 he was made EDP Corporal for 3 months at Codford before he reverted to the ranks, remaining with the 13th Training Battalion. On 26 Jun 1918 he was appointed acting Sergeant before transferring to the 12th Training Battalion which added him to their permanent cadre on the same day (RQMS No 7 Camp, Hurdcott). | On arrival in England James was sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Codford. On 30 Mar 1917 he was made EDP Corporal for 3 months at Codford before he reverted to the ranks, remaining with the 13th Training Battalion. On 26 Jun 1918 he was appointed acting Sergeant before transferring to the 12th Training Battalion which added him to their permanent cadre on the same day (RQMS No 7 Camp, Hurdcott). | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | unknown |
| Place of Birth | Cheltenham, England |
| Death | 5 Sep 1939, aged 60 |
| Place of Death | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5' 10½" (1.79m) tall; weight 135 lbs (61.2 kg); tanned complexion, grey eyes, brown hair |
| Occupation | orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife Mrs Harriet Grabham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 2414 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Apr 1916 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 51st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement transferred to 12th Training Battalion |
| Date of Embarkation | 20 Sep 1016 - 15 Nov 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A66 Uganda |
| Date of Return | 10 Jan 1919 - 10 Feb 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | HMAT A35 Berrima |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Kelmscott |
| Medals | British War Medal |
Pre War
1900 married Harriet Rouse who was 15 years older than him.
Electoral Roll details - 1903 a labourer living in Nelson street Beaconsfield where son Edward James was born (1903) but died before his first birthday; 1910 a marine dealer at 150 Marmion street East Fremantle; 1916 a carpenter in Croyden road Roleystone.
War Service
CALL TO ARMS; TO-DAYS RESPONSE; JUST SHORT OF THE HUNDRED. For a week now the response of would-be recruits to the enlisting office at Francis-street has been over the hundred, but to-day only 98 came forward. Of these 43 were declared fit,- but only 37 were sworn in, the cases of five being deferred for further consideration; the balance (56) were rejected. Following are the lists: FIT FOR SERVICE. ..... J. E. Grabham, Roleystone, Kelmscott ...[1]
On arrival in England James was sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Codford. On 30 Mar 1917 he was made EDP Corporal for 3 months at Codford before he reverted to the ranks, remaining with the 13th Training Battalion. On 26 Jun 1918 he was appointed acting Sergeant before transferring to the 12th Training Battalion which added him to their permanent cadre on the same day (RQMS No 7 Camp, Hurdcott).
Does not appear to have reached France or Belgium on duty. Return to Australia was for medical reasons - sciatica.
Discharged 5th Military District 31 Mar 1919.
Post War
Electoral Roll details - 1919 - 1920 living in Third road, Armadale; 1925 a watchman living at 21 Wardle street, South Fremantle with wife Harriet before moving to 56 Brisbane street North Perth where he was described as a grocer. In 1931 they are in Spencer street Albany where James was a house renovator. Harriet died in Albany in 1934 aged 70, so in 1937 James was by himself in 30 Hampton road, Fremantle, a handyman where he in turn died in 1939, aged 60.
Notes
- ↑ The Daily News 4 Mar 1916 p. 10