| Regimental number | 27061 |
| Place of birth | Hilton, South Canterbury |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Next of kin | Father, E H Burn, Romahapa, South Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 65 Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XX, Row E, Grave No 15), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edgar Huie Burn and Fanny Louisa Burn, School House, Romahapa, Otago |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 34 |