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William Raymond CAIRNS

Regimental number114
Place of birthRockhampton Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWharf lumper
AddressJane Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMrs Ethel Georgina Cairns, Ascog Terrace, Toowong, Queensland
Enlistment date20 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 November 1915
Date of death16 November 1972
Place of burialMt Bassett Cemetery

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