23/992 Rifleman Henry Bain, (17/8/1888-15/9/1916). "well liked"

MEN WHO FELL.

KILLED.

Rifleman Henry Bain (reported killed in action, September 15) is the fourth son of Mr and Mrs W. L. Bain, of 20 Bridgman street, Kensington. He was born in Dunedin, and was 28 rears of age. He received his education at both Kensington and Forbury Schools. He was a painter by trade. He served seven years with the Dunedin Rifles. He left New Zealand with Lord Liverpool’s Own, 1st Battalion, and was in the engagement with the Senussi Arabs on Christmas Day. He came through scathless, and left Egypt for France with the main body, and was there the 29th May, then being wounded in the left arm. After making a speedy recovery and being discharged from hospital he was soon back in the trenches, where he remained up till the time of his death. He was well liked, and respected by all who came in contact with him.  -Evening Star, 2/11/1916.

Henry Bain was killed during the Battle of the Somme while serving with "D" Company, 1st Battalion, NZ Rifle Brigade.  September 15 was a hard day's fighting and resulted in the gaining of roughly six square miles of territory.  Henry has no known grave.

Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.