Walter Burke

Sailor, Deceased Person

1736 – 1815

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Who was Walter Burke?

Walter Burke was a purser in the Royal Navy. He is best known for serving aboard HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, and was present at the death of Lord Nelson in the cockpit of the Victory.

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Born
1736
Limerick
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Died
Sep 12, 1815
Wouldham

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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