Name
John Jr. Burke
Born
1875-05-30
Birth Place
Gibraltar
Occupation
Machine Hand
Religion
Roman Catholic
Died
1928-11-10
Death Place
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Conflict
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
126501
Highest Rank
Sergeant
Conflict
Battalion
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-09-16
Prev Exp
2 years Garrison Infantry
Discharge Date
1917-08-12
Discharge Cause
Medically Unfit
Service Record 3
Notes
John fought in the South African Boer War (1899-1902). In the First World War, he enlisted with the 71st Battalion but was then transferred to the 50th Battalion on June 11, 1916; then to the 51st Battalion on June 22, 1916; and then back to the 50th Battalion on July 2, 1916. Location at Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery: Row 9 Crucifix E.Sources & Links
- (a) “Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery : Veterans of RCL Br. 102 Photo & Veterans of both WWI & WWII that moved into the Community,” BCM&CC, A2022.003.002;- (b) See also Obituary in The Walkerton Herald-Times, November 15, 1928.
- Library & Archives Canada
