| Regimental number | 1160 |
| Place of birth | Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel May Burgess, Semaphore Road, Semaphore, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C 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 | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Seang Choon', 17 July 1916; discharged (medically unfit: haemorrhoids), Adelaide, 23 September 1916. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURGESS Edward Stanley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
