Pte
Garnet Chester Cairns

Information about birth

Date of birth:
14/03/?
Place of birth:
MacGregor, Manitoba, Canada

General information

Last known residence:
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
1000229
Enlistment date:
3/01/1916
Enlistment place:
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 43rd Bn. (Cameron Highlanders)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
26/10/1917
Place of death:
Iser, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2