| Regimental number | 1698 |
| Place of birth | Nairne, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 45.6 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Catherine Kain, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 17 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit: general debility), Adelaide, 22 June 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KAIN John |