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John Thomas BOURKE

Regimental number7731
Place of birthMurtoa, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTelegraph operator
AddressBranxholme, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Bourke, Branxholme, Victoria
Enlistment date8 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameWireless Signal Troop Pack 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on 5 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pack Wireless Signal Troop
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', fifth Supplement, No. 30570, 12 March 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110, 25 July 1918.

FateReturned to Australia 22 March 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 16
Date: 12 February 1920

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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