| Regimental number | 3892 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | State School, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 159 Mandurah Road, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Eastburn, 159 Mandurah Road, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular |
"No. 3892 Pte Arthur Robinson Eastburn MM. Wounded about the 30th June, 1917. Gunshot wounds to left shoulder. Won Military Medals under heavy fire at a place called Heberler. Wounded second time May 1918." Details from Mother. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Hamel, France |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot II, Row F, Grave No. 21), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 79 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Elizabeth EASTBURN, Sydney, New South Wales. Native of South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is brought to notice for his very excellent work and gallantry on the 5th April 1918, when the enemy delivered a very heavy attack against the position occupied by the Battalion near HEBUTERNE. During the preliminary bombardment, which preceded the attack on three separate occasions, he went through the enemy intense barrages with communications for Battalion Headquarters. he showed a total disregard for his own safety and seemed obsessed solely with the idea of getting his despatches through. he is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
