| Regimental number | 24/704 |
| Address | 12 Spencer Road, Napier |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, John Burton, 12 Spencer Road, Napier |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Cross Roads Cemetery (Bavay German Cemetery Memorial), nr Le Cateu, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Johanne Marie Burton |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on 8th October, 1918, near Crevecouer. Although wounded early in the advance he continued to harrass the enemy at every opportunity. He brought his Lewis Gun into action against an enemy Battery, dispersing one of the gun crews. He endeavoured to put out of action enemy Lewis Guns firing from a tank and continued until he had a stoppage which he repaired under fire. He set a splendid example to the men of his section.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB |