Regimental number | 17137 |
Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Yarcowie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.4 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 166 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J Burgess, Yarcowie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Jamestown, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Army Medical Corps February 1917 Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 52 |
Place of burial | Pekina Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BURGESS Lindsay James |