| Regimental number | 2503 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Swain, 290 Hight Street, Plumstead, England |
| Enlistment date | 26 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 October 1918 |