About Tom Cairns
Lived 1896 – 1917 (aged 20–21). Tom Cairns was a British association football player.
Personal life Prior to joining Newcastle United, Cairns worked as a driver. He enlisted as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in 1915, during the First World War. Cairns was killed east of Arras on 13 October 1917, during the build-up to the offensive on Cambrai.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Cairns?
English footballer (1896-1917)
When was Tom Cairns born?
Tom Cairns was born in 1896 in Chopwell.
When did Tom Cairns die?
Tom Cairns died on 13 October 1917 in Arras.
What was Tom Cairns's occupation?
Tom Cairns was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Cairns?
Tom Cairns was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Cairns. https://biography.guide/tom-cairns-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Cairns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-cairns-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Cairns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-cairns-association-football-player/.
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