| Regimental number | 1272 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 123 Flood Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helen Swain, same address |
| Previous military service | 8 years 168 days Hussars (Sergent) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Mary SWAIN. Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 23 September 1916; disembarked Sydney, 28 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 27 January 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SWAIN Eustace John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
