George Alexander Cairnes (SN 3038) was 23 years and single when he enlisted in the 11th Battalion on August 10th 1915. Born in Yarrawonga and a brass finisher by occupation, his unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board the Themistocles on September 13th 1915. In France he served as a Gunner and was admitted to hospital on a couple of occasions with influenza. He was wounded in action, France on August 22nd 1917, suffering gunshot wounds in the shoulder, arm and buttocks. He returned to Australia aboard the Anchises and disembarked in Melbourne on April 10th 1919.

His brother Harry also served in the AIF and is honoured with the tree next to his brother in the Avenue.