| Regimental number | 5286 |
| Place of birth | Campbeltown Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 184 Vic Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | son, W George Bain, 184 Vic Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 2 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on 1 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 July 1918 |