| Regimental number | 17137 |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.4 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Burgess, Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps February 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Pekina Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURGESS Lindsay James |