| Regimental number | 1931 |
| Place of birth | Ouse, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 9 Little Arthur Street, North Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Burris, 9 Little Arthur Street, North Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 41st Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 20th October, 1917, east of WESTHOEK when the 114th Battery was just going into action the Battery position came under very heavy fire from 4.2S Howitzers during which Gunner MURRAY was wounded and a dump of ammunition set on fire. No. 1931 Sergeant BURRIS, 114th Battery with hesitation, immediately carried Gunner MURRAY to a place of safety and the organised a party to put out the fire and isolate it from the remainder of the ammunition. This, by his promptness and skill he succeeded in doing thereby saving ammunition which was immediately required for the operation. His coolness and resource under heavy fire is worthy of special consideration. Awarded Military Medal 2nd October, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
