| Regimental number | 7352 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J E Burke, Steinbrook via Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 15th October, 1917, while the Battalion was in reserve on WESTHOEK RIDGE, a "Mustard" Gas shell burst in a dug out killing one man and wounding three. Private BURKE was near and though fully realising the danger of contact with Mustard Gas, he rushed in without hesitation and brought out the three wounded. men. Throughout the whole of the tour and particularly in the front line, BURKE was conspicuous for his cheerful energy and utter disregard of danger. His work as a stretcher bearer calls for the highest commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
