John Acheson Burstal (1899–1976)
John Acheson Burstal, c. 1916 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
JOHN ACHESON BURSTAL, the son of Mr. Frederick Scott Burstal and Mrs. Evelyn Burstal, was born on 18th June, 1899, at Melbourne, and was educated at the Scots College, Sydney.
He entered the service of the Bank on 7th May, 1916, and was appointed to the Western Branch, Sydney.
John Burstal enlisted on 27th April, 1918, in the 33rd Battalion, A.I.F., and was promoted to extra regimental sergeant, conducting N.C.O., No. 3 group.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, BURSTAL J A (National Archives of Australia)
- marries Arline Devlin, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 January 1927, p 10
- World War II service record, item A6769, BURSTAL J A (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Burstal, Frederick Scott (father)
- Burstal, Richard A. (brother)
- Burstal, Richard Webber (uncle)
- Burstal, Maria Helena (aunt by marriage)
Citation details
'Burstal, John Acheson (1899–1976)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/burstal-john-acheson-22697/text32242, accessed 20 April 2024.
John Acheson Burstal, c. 1916 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
18 June,
1899
Malvern, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
29 March,
1976
(aged 76)
Bellevue Hill, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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