| Regimental number | 4307 |
| Place of birth | White Cliffs, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.7 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bourke, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 11 weeks in the 5th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine, England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 4 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: epilepsy), Brisbane, 17 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOURKE John Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
