| Regimental number | 20163 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Other Names | Gordon Cains |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Hillwood, East Tamar, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Dodery, 14 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 12 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |
