James McCallum (abt. 1889 - abt. 1965)

Born about 10 Jun 1889 in Eyr Scotland

Died about 28 Jul 1965 at about age 76 in Collie, Western Australia, Australia

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

Biography

James served in World War 1, served in Egypt and also served in the Police Force in Singapore and Western Australia.

World War I Service ^[1]

James McCALLUM

Regimental number 4857

Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland

Religion Presbyterian

Occupation Clerk

Address Perth, Western Australia

Marital status Married

Age at embarkation 26

Next of kin Wife, Mrs C M McCallum, 9 Vic Avenue, East Perth, Western Australia

Enlistment date 16 December 1915

Place of enlistment Blackboy Hill, Western Australia

Rank on enlistment Private

Unit name 11th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement

AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/28/4

Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board :HMAT A38 Ulysses on 1 April 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll Sergeant

Unit from Nominal Roll 14th Light Horse Regiment

Fate Returned to Australia 22 September 1919

Other details Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Sources

1. ↑ UNSW Canberra ADFA The AIF Project

• My grandfather in law.
• Death WA BDM Index Mccallum James| Male | 77 | Parents: John & Jean (Reg. Wellington) (Reg. No.118 | Reg. year 1965 |

• World War I Service National Archives Australia - Name Search McCallum James : SERN 4857 : POB Glasgow Scotland : POE Blackboy Hill WA : NOK W McCallum Minero

• World War I Record https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1938568