| Regimental number | 212 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Aeroplane mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William R Burton, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 11 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 August 1918 |