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Charles Edmund BOURKE

Regimental number2476
Place of birthLethbridge, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, William Bourke , Meredi PO, Meredi, Victoria
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2576
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


'(Near Ypres 20-22 September 1917) Successful leadership of 2 sections under heavy fire, courage and zeal.'
Recommendation date: 24 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919

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