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John Michael BURKE

Regimental number139
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
AddressRoyal Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 6"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFather, Michael Burke, Royal Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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