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John James CAIN

Regimental number921
Place of birthBeltana, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse driver
AddressPerth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40
Height5' 7"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Cooper, Beltana, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 September 1915
Place of enlistmentGuildford, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2502
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 30 June 1919
Discharge date17 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Windhuk' with wife and child; disembarked Fremantle, 7 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 17 October 1919.

SourcesNAA: B2455, CAIN John James

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