| Regimental number | 6034 |
| Place of birth | Branxton New South Wales |
| School | Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Burns, Beardy Street, Armidale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
| Age at death | 18.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | Heninel-Croisilles Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row D, grave No. 18), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 101 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alexander and minnie BURNS, Harrett Street, Waratah, New South Wales. Born at Singleton, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: Pte C BURNS, killed in action; Pte H BURNS, killed in action. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |