| Regimental number | 1395 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | 11 Westbourne Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs N Gainge, 71 Westbourne Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the 5th Australian Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; free discharge. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | St Kilda, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Divisional Orders Valuable rescue work at Ouderdom 30 September 1917, showing conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | The Huts Cemetery (Plot XII, Row B, Grave No.11), Dickebusch, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 21 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Mary GAINGE, 11 Westbourne Street, Brunswick, Victoria. Native of Melbourne |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GAINGE Henry Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
