| Regimental number | 1286 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.2 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Cora Binfitt Baker, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action (gun shot wound, right thigh: severe), 23 December 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 4 June 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RILEY Sydney Burfitt |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
