CAINS, Norman Sydney
| Service Numbers: | Officer, NX112693 |
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| Enlisted: | 24 July 1915, Liverpool, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 34th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Sydney, NSW, 12 August 1894 |
| Home Town: | Waverley, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Draftsman |
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World War 1 Service
| 24 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 34th Infantry Battalion, Liverpool, NSW |
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World War 2 Service
| 1 Jul 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Major, NX112693 | |
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| Date unknown: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Major, NX112693 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William Charles Cains, 183 Old South Head Road, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales
Served for 6 years in the 25th (City of Sydney) Infantry, Citizen Military Forces prior to enlisting in WWI.
Mention in Despatches
Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company successfully to his objective under heavy fire, and skilfully consolidated his position. When the enemy counter-attacked, he drove them back, showing fine leadership and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty west of Bray on 22nd August 1918. He commanded a company on the left flank during a withdrawal of the line, protecting that flank which was in the air, and maintaining liaison with the next unit. His courae, determination, and ability were a fine example to the men, and contributed to the defeat of the counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
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