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We remember George Alexander Cairns
We remember George Alexander Cairns
Timeline
Timeline
1861
sibling
Agnes Cairns
Source:7000945
1861
1872
sibling
Euphemia Cairns
Source:7000945
1872
1886
sibling
James Cairns
Source:7000945
28th January 1886
1890
sibling
Janet Cairns
Source:7000945
1890
1891
sibling
Annie Jane Cairns
Source:7000945
4th December 1891
1893
sibling
Helen Cairns
Source:7000945
1893
1895
sibling
Margaret Cairns
Source:7000945
1895
1897
birth
Hownam Mains, Morebattle, Roxburghsire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7000945
17th February 1897
1900
sibling
Christine Cairns
Source:7000945
1900
1914
employment
Ploughman
Hownam, Roxburghshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9612813
9th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7000945
10th November 1914
1915
missing
Source:7000945
17th July 1915 - 2nd August 1915
service
British Army
Private
7148
King's Own Scottish Borderers
1/4th Battalion
Source:9612766
location
2 Hownam Mains Cottage, Cowbog, Morebattle, Roxburghshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000945
1915
death
Killed in Action
Casualty Form - Active Service. Informed by CC Batt. Missing 17.7.1915. Struck off strength W.O. Letter 121/4342 A.G.2a 2/8/1915
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7356349
Source:7000945
12th July 1915
burial
Source:7356349
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Alexander |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Cairns |
| Source | 7356349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hownam Mains Cottage, Cowbog, Morebattle, Roxburghshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7148 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 1/4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Cairns | mother | ||
| James Oliver Cairns | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Cairns | sister | 1890 | |
| Annie Jane Cairns | sister | 4th December 1891 | |
| Margaret Cairns | sister | 1895 | |
| Helen Cairns | sister | 1893 | |
| Euphemia Cairns | sister | 1872 | |
| Christine Cairns | sister | 1900 | |
| James Cairns | brother | 28th January 1886 | |
| Agnes Cairns | sister | 1861 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | J58624 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | J58624 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of Birth | liz49875 | |
| Copy of Casualty Details | liz49875 | |
| Copy of Casualty Form - Active Service | liz49875 |
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