| Regimental number | 4478 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Builder's labourer |
| Address | Colah Cottage, Fennell Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H Livingstone, Colah Cottage, Fennell Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Mobile Veterinary Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 June 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: John BURNS |
| Date of death | 22 December 1954 |
| Place of burial | York Cemetery |