| Regimental number | 2574 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 35 Henry Street, Tighe's Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Burrows, 35 Henry Street, Tighe's Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Medal Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in carrying important messages under heavy fire.(East of Ypres 4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal Courage and valuable services in carrying important messages under fire. (East of Ypres 22 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of YPRES on the 22nd September, 1917, after having carried messages continuously for 24 hours on and through heavily shelled country, he was required to convey a message to the rear through country which was at the time being very heavily shelled. The message was safely conveyed and with such expedition that the Battalion Transport was prevented from coming into a very dangerous area unnecessarily.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; disembarked Sydney, 16 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 9 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 66 |
| Place of burial | Aberdeen Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURROWS Harry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
