| Regimental number | 6277 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Address | Longwarry PO, Longwarry, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Bain, Longwarry PO, Longwarry, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 16 August 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 August 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 November 1919 |
| Discharge date | 29 January 1920 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2460 Pte Donald BAIN MM, 22nd Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |