| Regimental number | 930 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Maryvale Street, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Cairns, Maryvale Street, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | AGA |
| Enlistment date | 9 January 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |
| Date of death | 21 September 1960 |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |