| Regimental number | 1108 |
| Place of birth | Sussex England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Woodcutter |
| Address | 22 Canning Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Burgess, 24 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | mg Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |