BURN, William Castle
| Service Number: | 38 |
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| Enlisted: | 1 April 1900, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 4th Queensland Imperial Bushmen |
| Born: | Maryborough, Queensland, 9 November 1876 |
| Home Town: | Maryborough, Fraser Coast, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Memorials: | Maryborough Boer War Honour Roll |
Boer War Service
| 1 Apr 1900: | Enlisted Australian and Colonial Military Forces - Boer War Contingents, Private, 38, Maryborough, Queensland | |
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| 2 Apr 1900: | Involvement Australian and Colonial Military Forces - Boer War Contingents, Private, 38, Queensland Imperial Bushmen | |
| 18 May 1900: | Embarked Australian and Colonial Military Forces - Boer War Contingents, Private, 38, 4th Queensland Imperial Bushmen, Manchester Port (Manchester Liners), Brisbane | |
| 10 Aug 1900: | Discharged Australian and Colonial Military Forces - Boer War Contingents, Private, 38, 4th Queensland Imperial Bushmen, Disembarked at Brisbane on transport Britannic on 5 August 1900 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Paul Trevor
The two serving children of George Hyam Puiero Burn and Minnie (née Brann) Burn of Brisbane, Queensland:-
29 / Lt. Hugh Stonor Burn (/explore/people/283634) - returned to Australia;
38 Pte. William Castle Burn - Served with the Queensland Imperial Bushmen during the Boer War.
'GENERAL NEWS.
Troopers G. Horsburgh, junr., and W. C. Burn, who went to South Africa, with the fourth Queensland Contingent, returned home by train from Brisbane on Saturday afternoon last, rather, unexpectedly. However, a good few towns-people, including the parents and relatives of the returned Troopers, gave them a hearty welcome home. A few Q.D.F. and Naval Cadets were in attendance, and carried the returned soldiers shoulder high through the streets to the Queen's Hotel. Here Mayor Rabaa welcomed them home, and Trooper Burn suitably replied. Both looked very well, but Horsburgh has a very bad cold.' from Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser 12 Aug 1901 (nla.gov.au)
'GENERAL NEWS.
'A' Company, 2nd Regiment, Q.D.F., held a very successful social dance in the Oddfellows' Hall last night. There were about 70 couples present, and the night was a very pleasant one for dancing, which was entered into with great spirit. The hall was decorated with bunting and star bayonets, while the colours of the Regiment with piled arms were displayed. Troopers Bert Watson, G. Horsburgh, J. Turner, and W. Burn, who returned recently from South Africa, were the guests of 'A' Company at the gathering, and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Sergeant Major Stronach and Quartermaster Sergeant Armstrong, of Bundaberg, carried out the decorations. The officers present were— Captain White (Adjutant of the 2nd Regiment), Captain W. J. Finemore, Lieutenants R. Hockley , and A. Horeburgh. The Military Band, under Band master Hail, provided the music, which was excellent, and Captain J. W. Finemore and Sergeant W. Goodwin officiated in the position of M.C. Refreshments were served towards midnight, and were greatly enjoyed.' from Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser 6 Sep 1901 (nla.gov.au)
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