Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Came from Linthouse Buildings. Served with Nelson Battalion serving as infantry. Former pupil of Govan High School killed at Gallipoli. Died of chest wounds. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Nelson Battalion Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Served as infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Division Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 21 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Died of chest wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds