| Regimental number | 280 |
| Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway guard |
| Address | Broome Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Burns, Broome Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4690 Pte William Thomas Martin BURNS, 28th Bn [no details of fate entered on Nominal Roll]. |
| 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
