Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Joseph Cairns
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 2498
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 25.09.1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Loos Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 78 to 83
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 1 Morgan St, Dundee
- Occupation:
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- Father:
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More about Joseph Cairns
For reasons unknown Joseph is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. Joseph is believed to be the brother of Gunner Michael A. Cairns, 54204, 120th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery.
Joseph Cairns 2498 Black Watch
CAIRNS―Previously reported missing on the 25th September 1915, now officially reported killed. Private Joseph Cairns, Royal Highlanders, son of the late P. Cairns, 1 Morgan Street, Dundee.
Dundee People’s Journal 30th September 1916
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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