Carl Burke was born in Nipissing County on February 28, 1913, the son of a miner, Clarence Burke and Margaret (nee Maloy) Burke. Carl would marry Rita Burke (nee St. Jean, of Sarnia) and they would reside at 257 Birch South Street, Timmins, Ontario. The couple would have one daughter together. At his enlistment, Carl would record his occupations as a dairyman and a miner. He would join the Canadian Army, becoming a member of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, R.C.I.C., and attaining the rank of Private.
On July 23, 1943, Carl would lose his life as a result of wounds that he received during fighting in the Battle of Sicily. Carl Burke would later be officially listed as, Overseas casualty, died of wounds received in action, in the field (Sicily). Carl would leave behind his wife, Rita, who was residing at 307 Exmouth Street, Sarnia at the time of his death, and their five year old daughter Leda. Thirty year-old Carl Burke is buried in Agira War Cemetery, Sicily, Grave D, B, 401. On Carl Burke’s headstone are inscribed the words, In loving memory of one who will not be forgotten by his wife and daughter.
SOURCES: C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D