Background
BOURKE, Henry Beresford was born on June 12, 1855. Son of Reverend John Bourke,grandson of 3rd Earl of Mayo*.
BOURKE, Henry Beresford was born on June 12, 1855. Son of Reverend John Bourke,grandson of 3rd Earl of Mayo*.
Studied at Sherborne School.
Entered Army, 1878; served West Coast Africa, 1892. Jambaba Expedition, capture of Jambi (medal and clasp). Sofa Expedition, 1893-1894 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, clasp).
Sierra Leone Rebellion, 1898-1899 (clasp).
Doctorate.S.0.1894; 3rd Battalion West India Regiment.
Club: United Service.