About Dave Burke
Lived 1916 – 1987 (aged 70). Dave Burke was an australian rules football player.
David Barmby Burke (14 October 1916 – 4 January 1987) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Personal life Burke served as a lieutenant in the Second Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War. He was awarded the Military Cross for actions in the South Pacific in November 1943.
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Who was Dave Burke?
Australian rules footballer
When was Dave Burke born?
Dave Burke was born on 14 October 1916 in Bellerive.
When did Dave Burke die?
Dave Burke died on 4 January 1987 in Burwood East.
What was Dave Burke's occupation?
Dave Burke was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Burke (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Burke. https://biography.guide/dave-burke/
MLA: "Dave Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-burke/.
Chicago: "Dave Burke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-burke/.
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