| Regimental number | 4145 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmaker |
| Address | 17 Mill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Burcham, 17 Mill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the 5th April 1918 against our positions opposite DERNANCOURT and ALBERT. Gunner BURCHAM was Battery A.M.C. detail and his work throughout the operation was excellent. The Battery casualties were exceedingly high. This Gunner dressed all wounded and saw every one to the Dressing Station - necessitating going through very heavy enemy barrage. He showed extraordinary coolness in the execution of his duties during the whole period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
