| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Waverley, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Draftsman |
| Address | Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Charles Cains, 183 Old South Head Road, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 years in the 25th (City of Sydney) Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 34th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company successfully to his objective under heavy fire, and skilfully consolidated his position. When the enemy counter-attacked, he drove them back, showing fine leadership and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty west of Bray on 22nd August 1918. He commanded a company on the left flank during a withdrawal of the line, protecting that flank which was in the air, and maintaining liaison with the next unit. His courae, determination, and ability were a fine example to the men, and contributed to the defeat of the counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 25 September 1919. Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No NX112693 |
| Sources | NAA: B883, CAINS Norman Sydney |