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CAIN, Henry William
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(Pte) Henry William Cain
Private Henry William Cain 3706 a Labourer from Alfred Street, Alberton, South Australia prior to enlistment on 11 August 1915, with his unit 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement he embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915.
| Regimental number | 3706 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Alfred Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R A Cain, Alfred Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 11-Aug-15 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Henry William Cain on NR |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, Western Front |
| Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal | |
| Date of death | 14-May-59 |
| Age at death | 66 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia |
