| Regimental number | 1514 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Colac, Victoria |
| School | Colac and Moe State Schools, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO, Moe, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William H Burrage, PO, Moe, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Not awarded. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | An expert rifle shot of the Moe Rifle Club; hon. secretary of the Westbury Cricket Club and District Cricket Club, Moe. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For marked gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Estrees, on the nights 3rd-4th October 1918. He was in command of the limbers laden with fighting stores necessary for the dawn attack. While he was engaged in reconnoitring the overland track to the jumping-off tape, the enemy put down a heavy barrage, and he was badly wounded. He nevertheless continued to direct the drivers until he finally collapsed, materially contributing to the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Gallipoli (4 weeks until the evacuation; rear-guard), France. He was one of three men in his machine gun section who survived the capture of Pozieres Ridge. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
