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James Irvin Kairns
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Becky Dirks Haugsted provided the images and Janet A. Brandt transcribed the text.
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James Irvin Kairns was one of the Anamosa boys who left on June 25, 1918 for Camp Dodge. He quickly developed efficiency in military training and was sent overseas. The influenza epidemic was raging when his contingent left America and soon after landing in France he was stricken with the malady and died on October 11, 1918. James was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kairns and was born in Anamosa in 1892. A fine tribute to Private Kairns is contained in a letter to the boy's mother published in a local paper on Jan. 9th from the pen of Lieut. Wm. Banish of Co. C, 349th Infantry under whom Private Kairns served. The letter states that the dead solider boy was one of the most popular and also the most faithful of the company. Private Kairns was buried at Faubach Le Haut near American lines in Alsace. He is survived by his parents, one sister and four brothers, one of whom is in the service. | ||||
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