James Henry BAIN

Regimental number11382
OccupationContractor
Next of kinSister, Miss Delia Bain, Pencarrow Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For devotion to duty. On March 30th 1918 these N.C.O.s had charge of two Stokes Trench Mortars, covering the right Battalion, and by capable and energetic handling were able to keep down the enemy machine gun fire, thus enabling the infantry to attain their objective with a minimum of casualties. They then moved forward to the new position, digging their guns in to cover the line against counter-attacks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 2