| Regimental number | 6622 |
| Place of birth | Deniliquin New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Albert Street, North Deniliquin, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr H Burns, North Deniliquin, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6623 Pte William BURNS, 7th Bn, died of wounds, 15 August 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |