| Regimental number | 2483 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor garage proprietor |
| Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Blain, Longhorne Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 31 October 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Special Draft |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on 26 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 May 1919 |
