
| Place of birth | Auburn Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sales manager |
| Address | 189 Williams Road, Hawksburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Hubert McBain, Croydon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 4 Squadron, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
OBE (Military) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |