Sergeant James Burns

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Burns, James

Date of birth: 1882-10-21

Place of birth: Paisley Scotland Scotland

Next of kin: Mrs. James Burns, Mother, 94 George St., Paisley, Scotland

Marital status: single

Occupation (attested): Fireman

Religion: Presbyterian

Regimental number: 57044

Highest Rank: Sergeant (20th Battalion)

Rank detail

Sergeant, 20th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe

Survived war: yes

Awards

Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date of award: 1918-01-07
Source: London Gazette January 1, 1918
Notes: Private collection

Military Medal
Date of award: 1918-03-13
Source: London Gazette 30573 March 13, 1918
Notes: Private collection

LAC ID: 77362

Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2

Service file: B1302-S044

Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 20th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal ]

Date added: 2006-08-10

Last modified: 2014-07-20