| Regimental number | 5026 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 36 Olway Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr. J. Ainsworth, 36 Olway Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the 7th Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Rowville, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Gen INF Rein Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 1 MG Btn Promotion date: Major Promotion date: Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 1st Armoured Car Regiment Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Consistent gallantry and devotion to duty as runner, also valuable services in action. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner during an attack. He continually volunteered for the most dangerous work under heavy fire, and was invaluable to his section officer. With one other man he captured a machine gun and seven prisoners and showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted, 10 August 1942; discharged, 1 August 1943, as VX100021 (V7553), Lt Colonel, 101 Australian Motor Regiment. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Ballarat Old Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AINSWORTH Samuel James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
