| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Mereyulah, Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Cann, Mereyulah, Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, Transport Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANN George Burnside |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
