Cairns, John Z/236 (1897 - 1915)

Able Seaman, Royal Navy, Nelson Battalion

Buried at Lancashire Landing Cemetery

Commemorated at Govan High School Roll of Honour 1914-1919

John was part of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve landing offensive at Gallipoli. According to Forces War Records, he died of chest wounds. He is buried the Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey.

John lived at 6 Linthouse Buildings, Govan before he joined up in the First World War. He had been an apprentice plater before enlisting. He was the son of Peter and Agnes Cairns of 67 Annetta Place, Darvel, Ayrshire.

Memorials: John's Grave; Govan High School Roll of Honour 1914-1919; The City of Glasgow Roll of Honour 1914-1918 and the Scottish National War Memorial