| Regimental number | 3487 |
| Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Loco cleaner |
| Address | Victoria Avenue, Junee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Burns, Victoria Avenue, Junee, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during the attack on Peronne, 1 September, 1918. He took command of the company after its officers had become casualties, rallied the men, and made a dash on to a machine gun nest, capturing three guns, twenty five prisoners and killing several of the enemy himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
