| Rank | Staff Surgeon |
|---|---|
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 18 April 1916 |
| Place of Death | Gayndah Hospital, Gayndah, Queensland, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Illness (Chronic nephritis and uraemia) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Maryborough Cemetery, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Source | AWM144 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour John Alexander Cairns-Penny
Location on the Roll of Honour
John Alexander Cairns-Penny's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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