Regimental number | 4021 |
Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Richmond Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Ethel Burns, Richmond Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Sidney spelt Sydney on Nominal Roll. |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of this Battalion near BELLICOURT between the 29th September/1st October 1918 Tem/Cpl. BURNS displayed much Gallantry, courage and initiative. When his Officer and the Platoon Sergeant became casualties Corporal BURNS assumed command of the Platoon and by his example, coolness and immediate grasp of the situation quickly obtained the full confidence of the men. His work was an inspiration to them. He was a member of a fighting patrol entering JONCOURT when single handed he captured five prisoners. He is entitled to the highest praise for his very fine work throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |