| Regimental number | 29663 |
| Place of birth | Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Gwenda Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Burke, Gwenda Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 48th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 119 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Cerisy-Gailly on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While his battery was being enfiladed at close range with high explosive and gas shell, this officer by his personal effort and disrregard of danger, succeeded in withdrawing five of the guns. He set a fine example to all ranks of the battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
