James Ernest CAIRNS

Regimental number2/2590
OccupationDraper
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Cairns, Picton, Malborough
Rank on embarkationGunner
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery in the field.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 33

Print format