| Regimental number | 6718 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 83 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Bain, 83 Mallet Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | INF3REIN22 |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th April, 1918; during an enemy attack Private BAIN heedless of the heavy barrage passed through and warned the front line posts of a flank attack. At all times during the operations he showed great courage and utter disregard of personal safety and was instrumental in keeping communication with his Company posts during the heavy barrage. At all times he was under direct observation and was subjected to heavy machine gun fire, in addition to the barrage fire. His bravery earned for him the greatest admiration of all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |