| Regimental number | 201 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer and book keeper |
| Address | Goondiwindi, Queensland D |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, S Cairns, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Admitted to No 2 General Hospital, Mena, from Gallipoli, 3 May 1915 (venereal disease). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kyarra', 10 June 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 31 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Goondiwindi Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRNS John |