| Regimental number | 153 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Goondwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cain, 85 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Transport) |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Machine Gun Squadron |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 5th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 5th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Captain Unit: No 2 Machine Gun Squadron Promotion date: Major Unit: No 2 Machine Gun Squadron Promotion date:
Unit: Machine Gun Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474, 12 January 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76, 23 May 1918. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a machine gun squadron at the gallop close up to the enemy lines and machine guns. His gallant action was of great assistance at a critical period of the engagement.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
