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CAIN, John James

(Pte) John James Cain

Private John James Cain 1891 of New Queenstown South Australia, a Fitter prior to enlistment on the 4th March 1916, he embarked from Adelaide, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916.

Regimental number 1891
Place of birth Sandwell, South Australia
Religion Baptist
Occupation Fitter
Address Old Port Road, New Queenstown, via Port Adelaide, South Australia
Marital status Married
Age at embarkation 30
Next of kin Wife, Mrs Hilda May Cain, Old Port Road, New Queenstown, via Port Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date 4-Mar-16
Rank on enlistment Private
Unit name 50th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/67/3
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll Private
Unit from Nominal Roll 50th Battalion
Fate Returned to Australia 13 February 1917

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