| 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 |