After school, James enlisted in the Militia and became a salesman. In 1941, he enlisted in the Australian Army serving in World War II as a Sergeant in the 10 Australian General Hospital. He was taken as a prisoner of war in Malaya in 1942 and discharged from service in 1946. After the war, James married Linda St Clair Smith.
His brother John V C Stephen (OKG30) and son John S C Stephen (OKG68) also attended the school.
War Service
1941-1946 - Australian Army NX52539, Sergeant, 10 Australian General Hospital
1942-1945 - Prisoner of War, Malaya
1924 Whole School Term 2
