| Regimental number | 277 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Pearson's Avenue, Gordon, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thos W Strain, Pearson's Avenue, Gordon, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 19th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 17 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |
