| Regimental number | 571 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Postal employee |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J B Cairnduff, 302 Amess Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in Senior Cadets; 2 years in 19th Signal Troop; still serving (as Troop Sergeant Major) at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Troop Sergeant Major |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Brigade, 3rd Signal Troop |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia, 10 July 1916; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disease of the heart), 13 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRNDUFF James Banks |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
