Born Homebush Cumberland England, CoE. Enlisted 17 August 1914 age 21, Lieut in Army Training Service,. Nok mother, A.W. Pain Cremorne Rd, Nth Sydney. Embarked at Sydney 18 October 1914 per A23 Suffolk for Egypt. Wounded 6 August 1915 and 7 August 1918. In 1919 residing in Sydney and in 1941 his widow resided at Sth Yarra Victoria. Military Cross London Gazette 14 January 1916 p.590 position 10; Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 23 May 1919. Distinguished Service Order London Gazette 1 January 1919 p.21 position 330: Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 23 May 1919. Cottesloe RSL Honour Roll.
