| Regimental number | 4784 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 48 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Burton, 12 Stockbridge Road, Padiham, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | 29 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Persia on 10 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 |
| Date of death | 13 July 1964 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |