Regimental number | 1248 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Skipton, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Vite Vite, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 161 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Cairns, 10 Weston Beach, Geelong, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Caulfield, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Corinthic', 10 January 1918; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right eye) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX40239. |
Sources | NAA: B883, CAIRNS David Baird |