| Regimental number | 779 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Barracks, Queenscliff, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Cairns, Macclesfield, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 1 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 December 1918 |