| Regimental number | 4008 |
| Place of birth | Quorn, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Pingelly, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35.3 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Brain, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of defective eyesight) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: defective vision), Perth, 27 March 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRAIN William George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
