| Regimental number | 3118 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrical mechanic |
| Address | Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Cairns, 77 Arthurton Road, Northcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has been through the severe fighting since the 10 August 1918, and in every action has been a very fine example to the men of his company. He has always shown great courage and devotion to duty, and has led and encouraged the men in all the difficulties of the enterprise. In the fighting of 29-30 August, at Clery-sur-Somme, he assumed command of the company, and led them in a most determined manner throughout the attack. He acted as C.S.M. of A company for a considerable period, and has always been a most energetic and trustworthy N.C.O.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Burwood Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
