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SECTION XIII Page 67 Download original document at bottom of page BURFIELD, D. A., Private, R.A.S.C. He volunteered in January 1916, and was quickly drafted to Egypt. Whilst in this theatre of war he rendered valuable services with his unit and was engaged on important transport duties. He returned to England for demobilisation in August 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 48, Linsey Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BURFIELD, H., Driver, R.F.A. He volunteered in April 1915, and in the following year was drafted to the Western Front, where he saw much severe fighting with his Battery. He took part in the Battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. Returning home in June 1919, he was then demobilised, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 43, Linsey Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BURFOOT, D. W., Sapper, R.E. He joined in May 1918, and after his training was engaged on coast defence duties in England and Scotland. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas, but rendered valuable services with his unit until his demobilisation in January 1919. 16, Selden Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BURFUTT, L. R., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He joined in January 1917, and three months later was drafted to France. After taking part in the Battle of Messines Ridge, and in heavy fighting at Lens, he was unhappily killed in action at the third Battle of Ypres, on July 31st, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country, his soul to God." 30, Octavius Street, Deptford, S.E.8. BURGESS, A., Gunner, R.F.A. He was already in the Army when war broke out, and was retained in England on special duties. He was serving at Scarborough at the time of the enemy bombardment, and was unfortunately injured, and as a result was discharged as medically unfit for further service in August 1916. 72, Azof Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BURGESS, A. E., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He joined in June 1916, and in January of the following year proceeded to France and fought in the Battle of Ypres in which he was wounded. He was invalided home, and later unfortunately died of his injuries on November 22nd, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Whilst we remember the sacrifice is not in vain." Holbeach Cottages, Holbeach Road, Catford, S.E.6. BURGESS, C., Gunner, R.G.A. Joining in March 1917, he was shortly afterwards sent to the Western Front, where he took part in heavy fighting in many sectors. On his return to England in October 1919, he was demobilised, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 142, Creek Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BURGESS, C. P., Sergt., 10th Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). He joined in June 1916, and in the following year proceeded to the Western Front, where he served with distinction at the Battles of Ypres, Passchendaele and Kemmel, and in other important engagements. He was gassed in action at Ypres during the Advance in September 1918, and also suffered from trench feet. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in September 1919. 26, Amersham Road, New Cross, S.E.14. BURGESS, F., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He volunteered in November 1914, and proceeding to the Western Front in May of the following year saw much severe fighting in the Arras and other important sectors. He laid down his life for King and Country at the commencement of the Somme Offensive on July 1st, 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Honour to the immortal dead, who gave their youth that the world might grow old in peace." 4, Silverlock Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BURGESS, F. C., Cpl., 12th (Prince of Wales's Own) Lancers and R.A.M.C. He enlisted in July 1914, and in the following year was drafted to Gallipoli, where he took part in engagements at Krithia, Suvla Bay and Chunuk Bair, and was wounded. He was invalided home and on his recovery was sent to Ireland, where he served during the Sinn Fein rebellion. Later he proceeded to France and served there until after the cessation of hostilities when he returned to England. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was still serving in 1920. 12, Arthur Road, Brixton Road, S.W.9. BURGESS, G., Sergt., R.A.M.C. Volunteering in January 1915, he proceeded overseas in the following December with the 111th Field Ambulance, attached to the 16th Irish Division. He served at Loos, and later during the Somme Offensive of 1916 was present during the engagements at Guillemont and Ginchy, and was awarded a parchment certificate in recognition of his valuable services in these actions. Afterwards he was on duty at Messines, Ypres, Croisilles and Peronne. During the Retreat of 1918, his division was broken up and he was temporarily attached to the Portuguese Army, and later saw service with the Americans. Subsequently his division was reformed and in the final stages of the Allied Offensive he served in the advance from Sailly to Templeuve. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in January 1919. 19. Francemary Street, Brockley, S.E.4. BURGESS, G., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in September 1914, and early in the following year crossed to France, and during the fighting at Vimy Ridge was wounded. Rejoining his unit on recovery he fought in many other notable engagements, and was blown up by an explosion and wounded for the second time at High Wood, in September 1916. Invalided home he was discharged in December of that year as medically unfit, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 58, Azof Street, East Greenwich, S.E.10. BURGESS, G. T., Rflmn., 6th London Regt. (Rifles). He joined the Colours in June 1916, and after finishing his course of training was drafted to France in the following November. He took an active part in the severe fighting in the Ancre and at Arras, and gave his life for King and Country at Le Transloy in January 1917, during heavy enemy gun-fire. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." 25, Nettleton Road, New Cross, S.E.14. BURGESS, H. A., Tpr., 4th (Royal Irish) D'goon Gds. Volunteering in August 1914, he proceeded to the Western Front in January 1915, and was first engaged on important pioneer duties in the forward areas. Later, however, he was attached to the Infantry and took part in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, and Ypres and Cambrai, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 12, Arthur Road, Brixton Road, S.W.9. BURGESS, H. L., Special War Worker. As proprietor of a factory at Plumbridge, which throughout the war was engaged in carrying out Government contracts for the manufacture of shells, steel caps and aeroplane parts he rendered services of a most valuable nature. 5, Plumbridge Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BURGESS, L, G., Bombardier, R.F.A. He had previously served in the Boer War, and was mobilised from the Reserve in August 1914, Proceeding to France with the First Expeditionary Force, he took a prominent part in the Battles of Mons, the Marne, the Aisne, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Hill 60, Festubert, Loos, the Somme, Arras, and Cambrai, and in heavy fighting during the Retreat and Advance of 1918. After the cessation of hostilities, he was sent to India, and was still serving there in 1920. He holds the Queen's and King's South African Medals, the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 12, Arthur Road, Brixton Road, S.W.9. BURGESS, P. F., Pte., 12th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Lancers. He enlisted in July 1914, and after training as a rough rider in Ireland, was engaged on important duties taking remounts to France. He made several journeys across the English Channel, but was unfortunately taken seriously ill, and died from spotted fever on April 12th 1915. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 12, Arthur Road, Brixton Road, S.W.9. BURGESS, W. E., Pte., 21st Royal Fusiliers. He joined in February 1918, and on completion of his training was engaged on important duties in the Midlands. After the cessation of hostilities, he was sent to the Army of Occu-pation in Germany, and rendered valuable services at Cologne, until his demobilisation in November 1919. 1, Manor Cottages, Bush Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BURGOYNE, C. E., Sapper, R.E. Volunteering in January 1915, he proceeded to the Western Front later in the same year, and was engaged on important duties whilst operations were in progress in various sectors, including those of Neuve Chapelle and Ypres. He was severely wounded at Guillemont, and invalided home, and after convalescence was retained on special duties as a farrier at his depot. He did valuable work until November 1919, when he was demobilised, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 14, Neuchatel Road, Perry Hill, S.E.6. BURGUM, E. W., Pte., Buffs (East Kent Regt.) Volunteering in April 1915, he embarked for France four months later and was in action in various sectors, including those of Loos, the Somme, and Ypres. Later he was wounded and taken prisoner and sent to Germany, where he was made to work on coaling ships. After the Armistice he was repatriated, and subsequently demobilised in March 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 35, Selcroft Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. View And Download Original Document |