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Ernest Allen CAIN

Regimental number3071
Place of birthGoolman Queensland
ReligionCongregational
OccupationTelegraph linesman
AddressIpswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Cain, Loamside, Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date2 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Rolla Corps Signal S
FateReturned to Australia 8 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6050 Pte John Henry CAIN, 25th Bn, killed in action, 4 July 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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