COMMANDER // 1846–1896
John G. Bourke
United States1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1846 – 1896
Active service 1876 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 30.
Profile
John Gregory Bourke John G Bourke was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Irish immigrant parents, Edward Joseph and Anna (Morton) Bourke, who emigrated from western Ireland. His early education was extensive and included Latin, Greek and Gaelic. He attended parochial schools and St. Josephs College, a Jesuit school.
Battles (1)
1876
Battle of Prairie Dog CreekGreat Sioux War of 1876 · United States