| Regimental number | 859 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Parnaroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Yacka, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Burford, Yacka, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3767 Pte Albert Henry BURFORD, 32nd Bn, died of wounds, 21 February 1917; 6049 Pte Allan Clarence BURFORD; 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 December 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ruahine', 12 May 1918; discharged (medically unfit: wound, left shoulder), Adelaide, 1 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S62029. |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURFORD David Percival |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
