| Regimental number | 6948 |
| Place of birth | Thurles, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wesley Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Bourke, Garryvicleheen Street, Thurless, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 16 October 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 March 1918 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOURKE Joseph |