| Service number | S4845 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1922-02-27 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Manly |
| Death Date | 2011-09-16 |
| Place | Manly |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Able Seaman Ronald Henry James
Description
Able Seaman Ronald Henry James enlisted to the Royal Australian Navy on 25 November 1940. He began his service on HMAS Rushcutter and Cerberus, and was transferred to the HMAS Bungaree in mid-1941. With the HMAS Bungaree, Able Seaman James participated in minelaying operations to protect harbours and sea routes in Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia and New Zealand. He was on duty on the ship, moored in Sydney Harbour, when three Japanese midget submarines attacked in May 1942. In April 1943, Able Seaman James became ill and was hospitalised. On his recovery, he was transferred to HMAS Launceston, where he served for eight months. He was later transferred to HMAS Gawler, Cerberus, and Penguin, and was discharged on 16 November 1945.
Timeline
| Date of birth | 27 February 1922 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 25 November 1940 | |
| Date of discharge | 16 November 1945 | |
| Date of death | 16 September 2011 |