| Regimental number | 3043 |
| Place of birth | Mundalla, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mundalla, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Burns, Mundalla, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal "Showed great gallantry and resource carrying messages and ammunition during [an] attack N. of Flers [France]." Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and resource shown by him during attack on German position north of FLERS, on morning of 5th November, 1916, and for devotion to duty in the way he assisted in gettin the Machine guns into action. He then under heavy shell fire carried messages back to our trenches, returning with ammunition, continuing to do so until the guns were brought back. He also bandaged his wounded Officer and 6 other infantry who were lying close by.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT .Saxon', 11 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart, rheumatism), 11 December 1918. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australoa |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURNS George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
