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John BURKE

Regimental number1309
Place of birthSeymour, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressNullawill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs A J Burke, Bullabul, via Inglewood , Victoria
Enlistment date2 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while carrying ammunitionand rations under heavy fire. (East of Ypres 20-23 September 1917).
Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations east of YPRES 20/23rd September, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while carrying rations and ammunition up to the forward group in front of HOOGE. On several occasions he showed great initiative in overcoming difficulties and set a fine example to the remainder of the pack column. By his good judgement he saved casualties in his detachment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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