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James Francis BURKE

Regimental number2438
Place of birthAllendale, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressSpringdallah via Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, E Burke, Springdallah via Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date9 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameMining Corps Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 September 1959
Age at death65
Place of burialCape Clear Cemetery, Victoria

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