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Arthur David BURNS

Regimental number107
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address12 Armadale Street, Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rachael Burns, 5 Glaston Terrace, Darghan Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceRoyal Australian Naval Reserve
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps School
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2380 Pte Robert Howell BURNS, 55th Bn, killed in action, 30 September 1918.

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