In 1914 he moved to West Drayton Golf Club but in 1916 he joined up and served in France during World War I.

After the war West Drayton was redeveloped and Ockenden moved again to Raynes Park Golf Club.

Following this success he toured America with Arthur Havers from December 1923 to April 1924 during which he was runner-up in the 1924 Texas Open.

In December James travelled to South Africa to join his son but while there had his leg amputated.

[1][3] On 3 September 1949 a four-ball match was played at North Middlesex to raise money for Ockenden.