Veteran James Ambrose Cairns

James Ambrose Cairns was born on March 16^th, 1895, and grew up in Emerald, Prince Edward Island.  When he was 17 he began working at the Royal Bank on October 14^th, 1912 as a clerk.  At the age of 21, he enlisted from Liverpool, Nova Scotia into the war on June 17^th, 1916.  He was deployed to Aldershot, United Kingdom in the 25^th battalion.  On June 13^th, 1918 at age 23, while serving on the Arras front James was killed in action.  He is buried in the Bac-Du-Sad British Cemetery, France. 

            After his death, the Royal Bank honored a plaque of appreciation in memory of him.  It hung in the Royal bank for several years and then was passed down to his nephew (my grandfather).

Mallory Read