| Surname: | Burke |
| Initials: | J L |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 113 |
| Notes: | MMP. Enlisted in the cavalry of the line No. 1035, later transferred to MMP No. 113 by 1884. London Gazette 25512, page 4388, dated 18/9/1885, Troop Sergeant Major John Lindas Burke, Military Mounted Police, to be Quartermaster in the Army, to perform the duties of Assistant Provost-Marshal at the Curragh, vice Quartermaster C Broackes, Dated 19th September 1885. John Lindas Burke. He has the same No. as L/Cpl R Hawkes MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 196 Oct. 1, 1882) |
| Citation: | No clasp. Remarks: with the Corps Egypt. Also clasps: Suakin, El-Teb, Tamaai, Medal Roll WO 100/67, page 447, dated 3/7/1884. Clasp Nile 1884-1885. Medal Roll WO 100/67, page 442, 4/9/1885. Now Troops Sergeant Major. Number in this medal roll 1035. Shown as now serving MMP Egypt. |
| Decoration: | Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 215 March 28, 1882) |
| Citation: | Regimental number in this medal roll 1035. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 25351 Page: 2078 May 6, 1884) |
| Citation: | Egypt. From London Gazette: Sergeant-Major Burke, Military Police, displayed great steadiness and coolness when under fire. He carried the Head-Quarters flag, which he made as conspicuous as possible, and also rendered good service throughout the operations in camp duties. Number now 113. |