James Kiernan BOURKE

BOURKE, James Kiernan

Service Number: VX33421
Enlisted: 1 July 1940
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/6th Infantry Battalion
Born: Richmond, Victoria, Australia, 27 July 1910
Home Town: Richmond (V), Yarra, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Salesman
Died: Died of wounds, New Guinea, 31 August 1943, aged 33 years
Cemetery: Lae War Cemetery
(CWGC) Grave Reference Location ~ Plot S. Row B. Grave 1. Personal Inscription ~ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN"
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Private, VX33421
1 Jul 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX33421, 2nd/6th Infantry Battalion

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