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Robert Lionel BURNS

Regimental number2232
Place of birthYoung New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationOperator
AddressNewtown, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Burns, 92 Wilson Street, Newtown, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 4 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5540 Pte John BURNS, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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