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Rufus William BURNS

Regimental number1260
Place of birthRosewater, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPlumber
AddressJunction Road, Rosewater, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Jane Burns, Junction Road, Rosewater, South Australia
Enlistment date31 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 14 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death30 May 1947
Age at death51
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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