| Regimental number | 35001 |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Burns, Pukeawa, Balclutha |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Nine Elms British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row D, Grave No 17), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Janet Burns, Pukepito, Balclutha |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 15 |