Born on 1 April 1893 in Muskoka, Ontario - son of Mary Rorke, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410873) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 March 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
5 comments:
Thank you Ken - Private Frank Rorke is my great uncle - I believe his brothers, Edgar (my grandfather) Charlie and one other brother were in the 38th.
I appreciate this post.
I have "Rorke" on a google search and couldn't believe your post.
Nancy Rorke
Thank you Ken.
I have a google search for "Rorke" and was surprised to see my great uncle's name. His father is Jospeh Rorke, Jr.
His brothers Edgar (my grandfather, Charlie I believe and one other brother were in the 38th.
Nancy Rorke
Thanks Ken.
Frank Rorke is my great-uncle. I have "Rorke" on a google search and I was surprised to see a "Rorke" relative.
His father is Jospeh Rorke Jr. who I believe died in 1899 - I don't have the info at work.
His brothers, Edgar (my grandfather)Charlie (I believe) and one other brother was in the
38.
Thanks again.
Nancy Rorke
Thanks Ken.
I've typed this comment 4 times. I have a google search for 'Rorke' and was surprised to see my uncle's name.
Frank Rorke is my great-uncle. His father is Joseph Rorke, Jr.who died approximately 1899.
His brothers, Edgar (my grandfather), Charlie (?) Henry (?)
were in the 38th, too.
Nancy Rorke
Ken. I'm a great nephew of Frank Rorke.I have a copy of his astestation papers. He was quite the character. He had 3 other brothers oversea's as well. I know he was wounded by shrapnel and fell into a just captured German trench where a German Doctor was forced to work on him. Saved his life. He was court marshalled twice. He lived until his eighties. No children. Is there any source I can continue my research on him. I will be sharing your info with many Rorke families across Canada.
Thank You
T.J. Rorke NB. Canada
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