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George BOURKE

Regimental number1539
Place of birthCobden, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressMiss E. Carpenter, 5 Johnston Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinc/o G. Grills, Blowhard, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 July 1967
Age at death72
Place of burialTatura Cemetery, Victoria

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