| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Address | Dolphington, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Archibald Ainslie, Dolphington, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 29th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked in Australia, 17 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |