Thomas Cairns (1896 – 13 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as an inside left.[1][4]
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thomas Cairns[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1896[1] | ||
Place of birth | Chopwell, England[2] | ||
Date of death | 13 October 1917 (aged 21)[3] | ||
Place of death | near Arras, France[2] | ||
Position(s) | Inside left | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1913 | Chopwell Villa | ||
1913–1914 | Newcastle City | ||
1914–1917 | Newcastle United | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Personal life
Prior to joining Newcastle United, Cairns worked as a driver.[2] He enlisted as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in 1915, during the First World War.[2] Serving in 'Z' 61st Trench Mortar Battery, he saw action at Fromelles and at the Third Battle Of Ypres and rose to the rank of corporal.[2][5] Cairns was killed east of Arras on 13 October 1917, during the build-up to the offensive on Cambrai.[2] He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.[3]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Newcastle United | 1914–15[2] | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
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