Michael James O'Rourke

Military Person

1878 – 1957

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Who was Michael James O'Rourke?

Michael James O'Rourke VC, MM, was born in Limerick and was by birth an Irish recipient, and by naturalisation a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Born
Mar 19, 1878
County Limerick
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Lived in
  • County Limerick
Died
Dec 6, 1957
Vancouver
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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