| Regimental number | 3 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Burton, Caierels Shotham Hill, Hazelmere Surrey, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURTON Stephen Matthews |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
