Arthur Norman Lionel CAIRNS

Regimental number10/184
Date of birth25 September 1883
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
AddressTe Wharau
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.11
Height5' 9"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Cairns, Chapel Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
Previous military serviceServed in C Company, 17th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date11 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankDriver
Final unitNew Zealand Army Service Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 April 1919
Discharge date14 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Arawa', 1 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 14 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death25 August 1941 Onekaka
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21891037