1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

Patrick Rourke Rourke

Contributed by: Peter Rourke, on 2008-11-12

Patrick Rourke
Rank
First NamePatrick Rourke
SurnameRourke
Year of Birth1891
Year of Death1970
RegimentRoyal Field Artillery
Place of Wartime ResidenceGateshead, Durham

Patrick Rourke's Story

My Grandfathers, like many who fought & served their county, never gave it a second thought. As night followed day, it was a mans patriotic duty, to defend King & country & if necessary to lay down their lives in the name of freedom; for little or no reward.

It is myself & my generation, that have profited from the deeds our noble ancesters.

It is with gratitude, that I, salute their courage & sacrifice.

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