| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 185 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.L. Paine, same address |
| Previous military service | 13th AASC |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Divisional Train, No 1 Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 1st Division Train Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Consistent good work 1 March to 1 September 1916.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Consistent excellent services in handling of transport requirements.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Rank given on published Nominal Roll is incorrect: correct rank at end of war was Major. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [3416] Lt William Gordon PAINE, 1st Division Train, returned to Australia, 23 September 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
