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Thomas BURKE

Regimental number498
Place of birthGoughal, Co. Cork, Ireland
SchoolChristian Brothers (Catholic) School, Goughal, Co. Cork, Ireland
Age on arrival in Australia23
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSailor
AddressMarket Street, Yougal South, Co Cork, Ireland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Burke, Market Street, Yougal South, Co Cork, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 23 November 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death23
Place of burialShrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave No. 17), Anzac, Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
88
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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