| Regimental number | 20555 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Roseville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter Burke, 'Wilstai', Shirley Road, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | S U Scouts |
| Enlistment date | 19 February 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 22/2/1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Light Motor Set Wireless Troop |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 19 December 1917 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Wireless |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |