| Regimental number | 1846 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 222 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Sydney Burgess, 222 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1847 Pte Stanely BURGESS, 4th Light Regiment,............ |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |