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Patrick Burns

Rank: Private
Street:
Townland:
Town/Village: Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada
Civil Parish: Columbkille
Catholic Parish: Colmcille
Country:
Alternative Address: Druminacrehir, Granard, County Longford
Census 1901:
Census 1911:
Regiment/Unit: Yukon Infantry Company, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Regiment Number: 2004515
Date of Death:
Cause: Survived the war
Memorial:
Information: Patrick born in Granard on the 1st November 1873. It is possible that he is a brother of Charles Burns (http://longfordatwar.ie/soldiers/571) as both of them name a James Burns from Druminacrehir as their next of kin. Prior to enlistment at Dawson in 1916, Patrick worked as both a miner and a butcher.
Parents Names: Catherine Burns, mother
Notes: He won a number of service medals including the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Links: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B1306-S019

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