| Regimental number | 714 |
| Place of birth | Bradford, West Riding, Yorkshire, England |
| Place of birth | Bradford, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Lieutenant John Burn, Colubu, Southern Nigeria, Western Africa |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 months in the Natal Carbineers; 8 years 4 months in the 16th Lancers; 3 years in the South African Constabulary. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 10 December 1914 - 10th Light Horse, 2nd Reinforcements. Taken on strength, 10th Light Horse, 6 May 1915. Appointed Lance Corporal, 9 April 1915. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Lowerly spelt Sowerby |
| Place of death or wounding | Hill 60, Gallipoli |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded from Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 16 May 1915. Missing in action, 29 August 1915. Court of Enquiry, 17 December 1916, determined fate to be 'killed in action'. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
