BURSLEM, Kenneth Francis
| Service Number: | 1613 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Camel Corps |
| Born: | Staffordshire, United Kingdom , 31 January 1893 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Bank Manager |
| Died: | Pneumonia , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980 |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Sydney Reserve Bank of Australia (Commonwealth Bank) Honor Roll WW1 |
World War 1 Service
| 10 May 1917: | Involvement Private, 1613, Camel Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '3' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Boorara embarkation_ship_number: A42 public_note: '' | |
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| 10 May 1917: | Embarked Private, 1613, Camel Corps, HMAT Boorara, Melbourne |
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Kenneth Francis Burslem was an Australian soldier who served during World War I. He enlisted on September 19, 1916, and was assigned service number 1613. Burslem served as a Private in the 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, which was part of the larger Australian Imperial Force (AIF).Burslem embarked from Melbourne on May 10, 1917, aboard the HMAT Boorara (A42). Initially, he was a member of the Camel Corps, a unique unit designed for operations in the harsh desert environments of the Middle East. The Camel Corps played a critical role in various campaigns in the Sinai and Palestine. After his service with the Camel Corps, Burslem continued his military duties with the 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment. This regiment was notable for its involvement in several key battles, including the Battle of Beersheba. His unit was an integral part of the Australian Mounted Division, which contributed significantly to the Allied victories in the region.Kenneth Francis Burslem returned to Australia on July 20, 1919, after the end of the war. His service is commemorated on the Sydney Reserve Bank of Australia (Commonwealth Bank) Honor Roll for World War I, recognizing his contribution and sacrifice .
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