James Love Bain (1880 - 1955)

Born 14 Aug 1880 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Died 10 Jan 1955 at age 74 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Biography

James Bain lived in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

James Bain is an Anzac who served in World War One.

James Bain served in the New Zealand Army in World War I
Service started: 15 May 1917
Unit(s): 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment, 14th Company
Service ended: 23 March 1919

Birth
James Love Bain was born on 14 August 1880 in Dunedin, New Zealand. ^[1] He was the son of William Love Bain and Annie Lyall.

James was the eldest of nine children. His family resided at 20 Bridgeman Street in Kensington, Dunedin.

World War One
James and three of his brothers enlisted for service in the First World War. Sadly, his brother Henry Bain was killed in action on 15 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme.

James enlisted on 15 May 1917. At the time, he was a 36-year old wharf labourer and member of the Waterside Workers Union. James served as a private with the 1st Battalion Otago Regiment in 14th Company. ^[1]

James was discharged on 23 March 1919, after almost two years of service that included more than 15 months overseas. James was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. ^[1]

British War Medal

Victory Medal

James’ mother died in 1926.

James’ father died in 1938. James and his siblings were mentioned in their father’s obituary. ^[2]

James was registered to vote in 1938 in Dunedin West Electorate, Otago. ^[3]

Death
James Love Bain died at age 75 on 10 January 1955 at Dunedin. ^[1] His last known address was 45 Beech Street, St. Clair in Dunedin. James was buried on 12 January 1955 Andersons Bay Cemetery, Andersons Bay, Dunedin City, Otago. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Military Service Records: Archives New Zealand, BAIN, James Love - WW1 58837 - Army, Item Code:R122272377, Series Code: 18805, (https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE9996341), accessed 15 April 2024.
2. ↑ Father’s obituary: Evening Star, Issue 23125, 26 November 1938, Page 15, OBITUARY. (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19381126.2.116 Bibliographic details), accessed 15 April 2024.
   “The sons are James, Charles, Eric (Dunedin), Andrew (Queensland), and Jack (Napier), Henry being killed during the battle of the Somme in 1916.”
3. ↑ 1938 Voter Registration: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1865-1957", database with images
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008128499; Image number: 476
   FamilySearch Record: CYRT-6J3Z (accessed 16 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSVL-W9ML-Q
   Name: James Love Bain; Voter Registration Date: 1938; Voter Registration Place: Dunedin West Electorate, Otago, New Zealand; Record Nbr: 18; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
4. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database
   Find A Grave: Memorial #221357614 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Memorial page for James Love Bain (1880-10 Jan 1955), citing Andersons Bay Cemetery, Andersons Bay, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand (plot: Block 42S. Plot 15); Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).

• 'Births, Deaths & Marriages Online', [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz)
  
  • NZ Births, Deaths and Marriages Birth Registration: 1880/12023 Bain James Love Annie William Love
  • NZ Births, Deaths and Marriages Death Registration: 1955/32196 Bain James Love 75Y

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: L415-MF5