| Regimental number | 6988 |
| Place of birth | Kiata, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Cain, Albany, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Luc Wood on 23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 2411 Pte William George ELLIS, 1st Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 2 September 1916; d. 29 September 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |