JOHN ROLAND BURKE

              21E, 60

To make a donation in memory of JOHN ROLAND BURKE, click here.

JOHN ROLAND BURKE
is honored on Panel 21E, Row 60 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: JOHN ROLAND BURKE
Wall Name: JOHN R BURKE
Date of Birth: 2/6/1944
Date of Casualty: 6/6/1967
Home of Record: CLEARWATER
County of Record: PINELLAS COUNTY
State: FL
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: CPL
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG TRI

To locate profiles of others on The Wall who share commonalities with JOHN ROLAND BURKE, click on the links above.

Burke_John_Roland_DOB_1944.jpg
Was this the information that you were looking for? Get updates on The Wall and help keep this information free and up to date.
Notify me when a new remembrance is posted for this service member.
Remembrances

The following remembrances have been left at The Virtual Wall for JOHN ROLAND BURKE:

Never Forgotten - Posted by
Rest in peace with the warriors.

We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
John is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, FL.

Who Shall We Send - Posted by Dave Avery
"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me." Isaiah 6:8 Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam

An inspiration to us all - Posted by Jon
John Burke is an inspiration to us all. I was not born when he gave the ultimate sacrifice but I have read …

Together Again - Posted by Thomas Bruner
John, you and Carlos are now together again. You are both my heros. MS finally took our beloved Carlos, but …

To An influential man - Posted by Rob
The story on John Burke and Carlos Hathcock gave me much motivation in my life to work harder and respect …

Thank you Corporal Burke - Posted by Donald Lytle
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you John Roland Burke, for your courageous and valiant …

We remember John Burke - Posted by Al Galbraith
The Clearwater (FL) High School Class of 1962 held its 40th reunion this summer, and there was much …

In thanks and remembrance... - Posted by Winter
"It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not …

A Marine's Marine and Carlos Hathcock's best partner. - Posted by David R. Sanchez
There can be no greater proof of John's worth than the loving words of Hathcock whose own life and record …

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS HEROIC YOUNG MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE ~~~~~ NAVY CROSS & SILVER STAR ~~~~~ - Posted by CLAY MARSTON
CORPORAL JOHN ROLAND BURKE Service No. 2200142 who served as a SNIPER TEAM LEADER with HEADQUARTERS & …

Always Remembering - Posted by CLC
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the …

Hero of heroes - Posted by Jack Garratt
I read a book about Carlos Hathcock(the sniper) and John Burke was his "Pupil" and they had a …

950 - Posted by CR Castillo
Sorry about roiling the water with your family. They know I confused your hometown with my own, but they …


Post a Remembrance
Post a remembrance for
JOHN ROLAND BURKE


Click to see the photo of
JOHN ROLAND BURKE
in the Education Center
JOHN ROLAND BURKE
2/6/1944 - 6/6/1967
Donate to Build the Center
Social Media Header



Search The Wall
go
Today We Remember
On June 19,
  226 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1964,
  2 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1965,
  6 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1966,
  8 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1967,
  71 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1968,
  50 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1969,
  57 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1970,
  22 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1971,
  8 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
On this day in 1972,
  2 service members made the ultimate sacrifice.
Click on the number of lives lost
to view the names.
Tour the Center


Our Charity Ratings

    The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund takes our stewardship of your donations seriously. The programs we fund are designed to help us achieve our mission of preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War.