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Vincent Lindsay BOURKE

Regimental number2567
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressAuburn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, T Bourke, 10 Queens Avenue, Auburn, Victoria
Enlistment date29 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 17 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
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: 15 September 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 May 1972
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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