Hugh Cairns
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 107 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 4,1896 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Ashington |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | November 2,1918 |
| Died | Valenciennes |
| France | |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| Service/branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Buri | Auberchicourt British Cemetery |
| Battleswar | First World War |
| Western Front | |
| Nivelle Offensive | |
| Battle of Arras | |
| Battle of Vimy Ridge | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 698693 |
Hugh Cairns Life story
Hugh Cairns VC DCM, was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.