U.S. Army · United States 
David Cairns
1927
David J. Cairns served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman David J. Cairns was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of 79th Street and Stony Island Avenue. The driver who struck him was charged with manslaughter. Patrolman Cairns was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife daughter and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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