| Regimental number | 1902 |
| Place of birth | Waterford, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 5 Lisson Grove, Wooloowin, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Burke, 5 Lisson Grove, Wooloowin, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Warrant Officer |
| Unit name | 300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/99/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Melbourne, 22 December 1914; attached to 9th Australian Army Service Corps, to be C.S.M., 23 September 1914; promoted to Company Sergeant Major, 23 September 1915. Discharged in England, 7 May 1916, to join 16th Bn, King's Liverpool Regiment, as temporary Lieutenant. Medals: 1914-15 Star (British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded by British authorities) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURKE Richard |
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