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We remember Robert David Burns
We remember Robert David Burns
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1915
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8674556
19th May 1915
1915
employment
Station Manager
Australia
Source:8674556
May 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
43
Australian Machine Gun Corps
14 Company
Source:8178246
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lt. Robert D Burns was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. He was buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Nord
France
Source:8178246
Source:8674567
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8674551
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert David |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | Burns |
| Source | 8178246 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 43 | Australian Machine Gun Corps | 14 Company | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Burns | mother | ||
| Colonel Honourable Sir James Burns | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Lt Robert David Burns of 14 Machine Gun CompanyLieutenant Robert D Burns served with the 14th Machine Gun Company in France and fell there at Fromelles in 1916. Originally listed as missing, his identity was proven in 2010. Re-buried with full military honours in 2010.
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Grave of an Unknown Australian SoldierLieutenant Robert David Burns was re-buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Fromelles during 2010. We will remember.Contributed by:
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Fromelles Cem Dedication DayThe unknown soldier buried at Fromelles with Lt Burns pauses at Pheasant Wood where they all lay before beginning the short journey to the cemetery to rejoin his cobbers.Contributed by:
Ian3310
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt Robert David Burns of 14 Machine Gun Company | Anne1202 | |
| Grave of an Unknown Australian Soldier | Anne1202 | |
| Fromelles Cem Dedication Day | Ian3310 |
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