| Regimental number | 16356 |
| Date of birth | 9 May 1874 |
| Place of birth | Wayville, South Australia |
| School | Flinders Street Public School, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver SAR |
| Address | Glenelg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Burns, 11 Alison Street, St Leonards, Glenelg, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 7 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 19 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th C. Transport |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Son: R1110 Pte William George BURNS. |
