| Regimental number | 19047 |
| Place of birth | Epping New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmers' assistant |
| Address | 'Wenonah', Murray Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, F N Burton, 'Wenonah', Murray Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man has rendered continuously good service as battery signaller, distinguishing himself by his courage and high example of devotion to duty. On one occasion, in the F.O.P., his officer was killed, but he continued to maintain communications with unflinching determination until he was relieved by another officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
