| Regimental number | 1013 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 262 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Burling, 262 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 3 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 September 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 63229 Pte Jack Leonard BURLING, Australian Motor Transport Section, effective abroad (still overseas). |