Thomas E. Bourke
American Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Eugene Bourke (May 5, 1896 ā January 9, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps general who, during World War II, commanded Marine artillery units at the Battle of Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Leyte. At the end of World War II, he commanded the 5th Marine Division in the occupation of Japan, and the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
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Thomas Eugene Bourke | |
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Born | (1896-05-05)May 5, 1896 Robinson, Maryland |
Died | January 9, 1978(1978-01-09) (aged 81) Santa Clara, California |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Maryland National Guard United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917ā1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-96 |
Commands held | 5th Marine Division 10th Marine Regiment Inspector General of FMFPac |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
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