| Regimental number | 2886 |
| Place of birth | Pyrton, nr Wellington, Oxfordshire, England |
| School | Board School, Pyrton, nr Wellington, Oxfordshire, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Yankalilla, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Burton, Pyrton, near Wallington, Oxfordshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 25 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Mont Huon Military Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 4B), Le Treport, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 150 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emily BURTON. Native of Pyrton, near, Watlington, Oxford, England |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURTON John William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
