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4414   Private Patrick Burke
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 11/01/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 1st Battalion, Connaught Rangers (British Army)
Died: 17/03/1915 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
Patrick Burke was born in Dungannon. He enlisted in Boyle, County Roscommon. Private Burke arrived in France with the Connaught Rangers on 7th October 1914. Private Patrick Burke was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Connaught Rangers when he was killed in action in France on Wednesday 17th March 1915.
Further Information
Patrick Burke was born in Dungannon.
Patrick Burke enlisted in Boyle, County Roscommon.
Medal card
Private Burke arrived in France with the Connaught Rangers on 7th October 1914.
Private Patrick Burke was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Connaught Rangers when he was killed in action in France on Wednesday 17th March 1915.
Private Patrick Burke is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery in Souchez, France.
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References and Links
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1 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here - 4414
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Patrick Burke's gravestone can be purchased here
Dungannon District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2015-2023