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Edward John BOURKE

Regimental number110
Place of birthCrow's Nest, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPainter
AddressCrow's Nest, via Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 8"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMother, Katherine Bourke, Crow's Nest, via Toowoomba, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 January 1915
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll85767
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollSpecial Service
FateDischarged
Discharge date16 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Discharged, 21 December 1919.

Re-embarked at Sydney on SS 'Kursk', 29 May 1919 for Special Service.

Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Pakeha', 6 October 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 24 November 1919; discharged, 16 December 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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