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We remember William Cairns
We remember William Cairns
Timeline
Timeline
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British Army
Private
36955
Scottish Rifles
1/7th Battalion
Source:9488333
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cairns |
| Source | 5443188 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36955 | Scottish Rifles | 1/7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap BadgeCameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Cairns.
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Vincent96527
Communities
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 7th BattalionMore about Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 7th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Scottish Rifles - BWM and Vic | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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