| Regimental number | 625 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor-driver |
| Address | Davey Avenue, Oakleigh, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Cairns, Davey Avenue, Oakleigh, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D sailed on two ships, HMAT A62 Wandilla, 9th November 1915 from Melbourne, and HMAT A41 Bakara, 5 November 1915, from Melbourne. It is not possible to tell from the Embarkation Roll on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D sailed on two ships, HMAT A62 Wandilla, 9th November 1915 from Melbourne, and HMAT A41 Bakara, 5 November 1915, from Melbourne. It is not possible to tell from the Embarkation Roll on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked Suez from HMT 'Wandilla', 7 December 1915. Admitted to 14th Field Ambulance, Ferry Post, 10 May 1916 (neurosis); transferred Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 12 May 1916; to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, Ismalia, 14 May 1916 (irritated heart); to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 22 May 1916; to British Red Cross Hospital, Montazah, 9 June 1916; to 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital, Tel-el-Kebir, 26 July 1916; to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 28 July 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on HMAT 'Borda', 17 August 1916 (tachycardia); disembarked Melbourne, 16 September 1916. Discharged Melbourne, 19 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAIRNS Henry Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
