| Regimental number | 59 |
| Place of birth | Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cycle mechanic |
| Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jane Rainey, Church Street, Bushmills, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army; 9 years in the Reserves. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Beltana', 17 March 1917 (Nursing Staff); discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 23 June 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Batemans Bay Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RAINEY John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
