Born on 20 June 1893 in Aldershot, England - next of kin listed as Miss Mary Jane Gunville, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Sergeant Charles Burns, Welch Fusiliers - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, currently a member of the Home Guard, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.25 inches, weight of 105 pounds, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410462) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 11 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918.
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