John E. Burke

A young John Burke in military uniform.

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

Valley City, ND


County:
Barnes

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Lieutenant Commander
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action near Guadalcanal.

Biography:

Buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.

Memorial displaying John Burke's name, rank, service branch, and home state.Obituary for John Burke.Newspaper article about the launch of the USS John E. Burke.

Sources:  Ancestry.com, 5/27/2026 email from Wes Anderson - Barnes County Historical Society.