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John BAIN

Regimental number1011
Place of birthGarloch, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBoilermaker
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMrs M Bain, Garlock, Rosshire, Scotland
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force, Scotland; discharged.
Enlistment date9 September 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Provost Corps
FateReturned to Australia 13 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsTrue name: James POLSON

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