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Charles Herbert CAIRNS

Regimental number3038
Place of birthDromana, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Address127 Albert Street, Seddon, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, J Cairns, Macclesfield PO, Macclesfield, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Brigade Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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