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: |