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William Gairns

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William's grave marker, image courtesy of Bear Hugs, findagrave.com

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 05.02.1915
  • Place of enlistment: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
  • Service no: 552373
  • Rank: Trooper
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Cavalry
  • Unit/Ship: Royal Canadian Dragoons

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11.11.1883
  • Place of Birth: Balruddery, Forfarshire
  • Address:
  • Occupation: Teamster
  • Mother:

    Marjorie Lindsay Gairns, Balruddery Gdns, Invergowrie by Dundee

  • Father:

    William Gairns

  • Siblings:

    George & Peter

  • Spouse:

    Barbara Chalmers Gairns, Cortachy House, Kirriemuir

  • Children:
  • Age at Death: 42
  • Date of Death: 14.11.1925
  • Place of Death: Canada
  • Burial Country: Canada
  • Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta

More about William Gairns

service record

William was the brother of Pte George Lindsay Gairns, 1015225, 231st Battalion Canadian Infantry and Pte  Peter Gairns, 736748, 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade

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