| Surname: | Burniston |
| Initials: | R A |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/4761 |
| Notes: | MMP. 46 Division. From Harrogate. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 27/2/15. Formerly Sgt. Yorkshire Hussars, No. 2334. Info from service record: Born Harrogate Yorkshire. Enlisted 5/9/1914, age 33 years. 26/10/1914 attached MMP 46 North Midland Division. Embarked for France 27/2/1915, dis-embarked 28/2/1915. Transferred to MMP as SSM 1/10/1916. 20/7/1918 to PM 5 Army, 24 Division. 19/5/1919 to UK for discharge. Disembodied 17/6/19. Info from Pension Index Card:- C.3967-19. Burniston, Robert A, MMP, p/4761, 2334, 17/6/19 to discharge, SFJ.4876, 30 Commercial Street, Harrogate, Yorks, Stamp: Ad 16/3/20 at 6/6 from 12/9/19 to 16/3/20, Chelsea No.l MVO.2722, received 17/3/20. Robert A Burniston. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30101 Page: 5326 May 29, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Sgt. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7139 June 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | France. Sgt. Devotion to duty. |