Regimental number | 2567 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Auburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, T Bourke, 10 Queens Avenue, Auburn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'After reaching the first objective during the fighting near ROSIERES on August 9th 1918, the heavy casualties sustained necessitated stretcher bearers being called for. Private BOURKE immediately volunteered for this duty and worked continuously during that day and the two following days when the attack was made on LIHONS, often under heavy Machine Gun fire. He showed untiring energy, fine courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |