Burke, T L (Thomas Lyle)

Burke, T L (Thomas Lyle)

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Signalman Thomas Burke was the son of James and Emily Burke of 18, Windmill Terrace, Londonderry.

Thomas was born on the 21st of May 1923 and had been living in Glasgow, Scotland prior to joining the army in 1941.

While working as a dispatch rider for the Royal Corps of Signals, his motorbike collided with a lorry. He was rushed to hospital but died in London, England. His family brought him home and laid him to rest.

Date of Death: 04/11/1942 (Aged 19)

Service: Signalman, Royal Corps of Signals

Service Number: 2382130

Burial Location: Glendermott Church of Ireland Churchyard and New Cemetery, Sec. H. Grave 363.

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