| Regimental number | 31 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 217 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Miss F A Burns, 76 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead, London N., England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He laid an armoured cable to the front line, being under very heavy fire for a great part of the time. On another occasion he carried out most valuable reconnaissances and sent in excellent reports. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He laid an armoured cable to the front line, being under very heavy fire for a great part of the time. On another occasion he carried out most valuable reconnaissances and sent in excellent reports. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 5 August 1917 (shell wound, face and fingers). Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N60198. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B884, ALDENTON Samuel William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
