Regimental Number: 2288467
Rank: Acting Sergeant
Branch: Canadian Forestry Corps
James was born in Brant Township, Ontario on August 20, 1871. At the time of his enlistment, James, Margaret, and their three children were living in Wainwright, AB, where James worked as a sawmill foreman. He served only in England with the Canadian Forestry Corps. His eldest son James also served in the Canadian Army. According to the homestead records, James filed on SE 33-77-3-W6 in December of 1918.