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Herbert Percy CAIN

Regimental number2606
Place of birthBeltana, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFireman
AddressRobin Road, Semaphore, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs Kathleen Wyande Cain, Robin Road, Semaphore, South Australia
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death14 May 1959
Age at death66
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, South Australia

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