| Regimental number | 2812 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cooper |
| Address | 27 Wilton Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Ainscough, 5 Howley Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 17 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 9 January 1917. Marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Larkhill, 2 March 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 June 1917; taken on strength, 1st Pioneer Bn, in the field, 30 June 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 20 March 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 5 April 1918. Detached to Artillery School, Tilques, 3 July 1918; rejoined Bn from detachment, 13 July 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 9 February 1919; rejoined Bn from leave, 27 February 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 17 April 1919; marched into No 1 Group, Longbridge Deverill, 18 April 1919. Granted leave with pay only, 23 June-23 September 1919 (Non-Military Employment, coopering, Liverpool). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison' from Devonport, 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919; discharged, Sydney, 1 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |