| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 'Tyne', Guildford Street, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Ann Cairnduff, 'Tyne,' Guildford Street, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Senior Cadets and 3 years in the Australian Signallers. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| 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 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1916; arrived Melbourne, 31 December 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 12 February 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRNDUFF Joseph William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
