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William Thomas BURNS

Regimental number7026
Place of birthWarwick Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm hand
AddressPittsworth, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinState Orphanage, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 October 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Canberra on 16 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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