
| Regimental number | 3726 |
| Place of birth | Strathfield, New South wales |
| School | Petersham Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J G Cairns, Minda River, Garnett Street |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Serre Road Cemetery No. 2 (Plot XIX, Row B, Grave No. 11), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 68 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Bridget CAIRNS. Born at Sydney |