| Regimental number | 47 |
| Place of birth | Bridgwater England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 31 East Over, Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Burgess, 31 East Over, Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England |
| Enlistment date | 28 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1916 |