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John BURNS

Regimental number7041
Place of birthGlasgow Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEngine driver
AddressRockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinWife, Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Burns, Arthur Street, Rockhampton, Queensland
Enlistment date18 October 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Ormonde on 2 March 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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