Reginald Leslie BURTON

Regimental number2341
Place of birthGoulburn New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMetal loader
Addressc/o Mrs W North, Malbon Street, Bungendore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinSister, Miss I M Burton, c/o Mrs W North, Malbon Street, Bungendore, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps Details
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


work as linesman near Bullecourt,4-6 May 1917.
Recommendation date: 14 May 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Valuable services,courage and consistent devotion to duty in maintaining communications.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 19 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917