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John Walter BURNS

Regimental number6622
Place of birthDeniliquin New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressAlbert Street, North Deniliquin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Mr H Burns, North Deniliquin, New South Wales
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 November 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6623 Pte William BURNS, 7th Bn, died of wounds, 15 August 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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