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We remember William Burke
We remember William Burke
Timeline
Timeline
1892
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
609
Australian Infantry
Source:8699290
1916
death
Fleurbaix, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8699290
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
I. F. 3.
Source:8699290
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Burke |
| Source | 8177456 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 609 | Australian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Burke | father | ||
| Johanna Maria Burke | mother |
Media
Media
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Private William Burke of the Australian InfantryPrivate Burke served in France with the AIF and fell at Fromelles on 20 July 1916. His remains have been scientifically identified in 2016 and a new headstone will be dedicated on his grave at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery 100 years after his death.
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Burke of the Australian Infantry | Anne1202 |
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