| Regimental number | 8050 |
| Place of birth | Garvoc, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Music teacher |
| Address | College Dairy, Lower Tarwin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Blain, College Dairy, Lower Tarwin, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 7951 Regimental Sergeant Major Albert Joseph BLAIN MSM, 29th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, returned to Australia, 22 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
