| Regimental number | 8751 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 65 Margaret Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Burke, Invernay Road, Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Naval Reserve. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920; disembarked Melbourne, 6 May 1920; discharged, 9 August 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURKE John Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
