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Dave Burke

1916 – 1987

Australian rules footballer

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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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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Military Cross
Also known as
David Barmby Burke

People in Dave Burke's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

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

· Wikipedia: Dave Burke

· Wikidata: Q21604197

· DBpedia: Dave Burke (Australian footballer)

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MLA: "Dave Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-burke/.

Chicago: "Dave Burke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-burke/.

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