Regimental number | 717 |
Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Balfour Road, Rose Bay, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, P. Bourke, Balfour Road, Rose Bay, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(Hermes 9 April 1917) Courage and determination and powers of leadership.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERMIES on 9th April 1917 during our attack on that village. This N.C.O.'s work prior to the attack was good. Right through the attack, and especially against an enemy strong post he showed a complete disregard to personal danger. He led his men to the final assault with determination and courage, and then systematically cleared the village of any remaining enemy. During the work of consolidation he rendered admirable assistance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery |