Burke, George Harman

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Econ. I : Private, 18th Battn., A.I.F., Gallipoli. Enlisting 3rd June, 1915, and sailing on 25th, landed at Anzac Cove 2ist August. Killed in Action, during the gallant charge at Chocolate Hill— Hill 60—22nd August, 1915, less than three months after enlisting, aged 18. Commemorated in Lone Pine Memorial. Early education at St. Aloysius'' College, Fort St. High and Sydney Grammar Schools.

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1897

Burke G.H. : Life.Birth 3 Jun 1897
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Early education at Fort Street High School, Millers Point, NSW, Australia
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Early education at St Aloysius' College, Milson's Point, NSW, Australia
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Early education at Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia
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Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
1915

Enlisted 3 Jun 1915
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Military service as Private at Gallipoli --, Turkey
1915

Death in Chocolate Hill 22 August 1915

Gender

Male

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