| Regimental number | 3256 |
| Place of birth | Abbey Cottages, Aintree, Liverpool, England |
| School | Star of the Sea Catholic School, Seaforth, Liverpool, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 20 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C M Burnett, 58 Violet Road, Sutherland, Liverpool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Terlincthun British Cemetery (Plot II, row B, Grave No. 4), Wimille, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 141 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Catherine BURNETT, 58 Violet Road, Litherland, Liverpool, England |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
