| Regimental number | 155 |
| Other Names | McBURNEY, Edward Daniel |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 101 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.J. McBurnie, 90 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. This officer, in command of the left company during a night attack, led his men through hostile shell and machine gun fire to the final objective, where he quickly re-organized and consolidated. The two companies in this attack were so well led that they advanced 2,000 yards and captured 182 prisoners at the cost of only five men wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
