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Robert Bethune BURTON

Regimental number848
Place of birthChain of Ponds, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor driver
AddressChain of Ponds, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Burton, Chain of Ponds, South Australia
Enlistment date30 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 1 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1916
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1365 Pte Keith Altore BURTON, 13th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death20 March 1963
Place of burialBarmera Cemetery, South Australia

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