Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1284 – 31, Item: 76264. Date of Birth 8/08/1876 at  Bothwell. Next of Kin: Sara Ann Burk, wife, they had an adopted daughter Gladys (14 years old at enlistment). A labourer – millwright, living in Bothwell, ON. Attestation: 6/06/1916 at Bothwell, age 35 years 10 mths. 5’ 4”.

Private John Joseph Burke trained with the 186th. Battalion at London and Camp Borden, but received his discharge due to heart trouble and weak lungs.

Private John Joseph was given his discharge October 9th, 1916, being unfit for military service.

Although his Military file spells his name ‘BURKE’ at enlistment it was BURK.

While at Camp Borden he was diagnosed as having “Chronic Bronchitis” and was discharge as Medically Unfit” 9/10/1916.

 

Afa: IODE(P). BURKE, JOHN JOSEPH. (error)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE(P).

Height	5' 4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	40
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Bothwell, Canada
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Reid Brothers, Bothwell, Ontario
Average Earnings	$3.00 per day.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	March 20th, 1900, Bothwell, Ontario
When Enlisted	June 6th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Bothwell, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs.Sarah A.Burke, Bothwell. Daughter- Gladys Burke.

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