| Regimental number | 6049 |
| Place of birth | Parnaroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Yacka, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Burford, Yacka, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3767 Pte Albert Henry BURFORD, 32nd Bn, died of wounds, 21 February 1917; 859 Lance Corporal David Percival BURFORD, 43rd Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warialda', 20 December 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound left knee), 28 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Yacka Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURFORD Allan Clarence |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
