Bourke, William J., Jr., 1919-1977.
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Bourke, William J., Jr., 1919-1977.
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Bourke, William J., Jr., 1919-1977.
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William J. Bourke, Jr. was born in New York in 1919. He joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo. where he was assigned to Company L of the 85th Infantry Regiment and also served with Company K of the 85th and in the 10th Mountain Headquarters. While engaged in combat operations in Italy, Bourke was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions in the Apennines and the Po River. He was also wounded in action on April 23, 1945. He attained the rank of Captain. Bourke died in 1977.
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Military maneuvers
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World War, 1939-1945
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Camp Hale (Colo.)
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Camp Swift (Tex.)
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