| Regimental number | 38 |
| Place of birth | Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | 26 Mercer Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Miss A J S Caird, Southburn, Timaru, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 July 1918; disembarked Sydney, 17 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit (abscess, liver), 5 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
