| Regimental number | 1146 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Luprena, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Benjamin Burnley, Luprena, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Persia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Employment Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the WYTSCHAETE Sector (near MESSINES) during the evening of 11th August 1917, whilst the enemy was shelling 39th Battery position, a dump of ammunition consisting of some 500 rounds was hit and set on fire. Gunner BURNLEY with three others, at great personal risk immediately proceeded to extinguish the fire with the loss of only 50 rounds of ammunition. His prompt action was the means of preventing the total loss of this ammunition, possible casualties to personnel, and material. The work of extinguishing the fire was carried under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
