Eric Caldwell Burrows (1895–1978)
Eric Caldwell Burrows, .d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
ERIC CALDWELL BURROWS is the son of Mr. Alfred James Burrows and Mrs. Elizabeth Burrows. He was born at Wanaaring, N.S.W., on 24th March, 1895, and was educated at the Nyngan and North Sydney Public Schools.
His service with the Bank began on 14th April, 1913, when he was appointed to the Head Office Staff. He was transferred to Hay, N.S.W., on 1st May, 1914, and to Burrowa, as ledgerkeeper, on 10th August, 1915.
Eric Burrows enlisted early in January, 1916, and was a member of the 57th Battalion. He was promoted to corporal on 7th February, 1919, and after the Armistice returned to Australia.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, BURROWS E C (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Burrows, Eric Caldwell (1895–1978)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/burrows-eric-caldwell-23462/text32522, accessed 3 January 2025.
Eric Caldwell Burrows, .d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
24 March,
1895
Wanaaring,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
11 May,
1978
(aged 83)
St Leonards, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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