The Western Scot commemorative number. (Bob Rourke.)
Harold Rourke. (Bob Rourke.)

Harold Rourke

Harold Rourke enlisted in 1915 from Victoria, British Columbia, and served as a sergeant with the 67th Battalion.

Harold Rourke enlisted in 1915 from Victoria, British Columbia, and served as a sergeant with the 67th Battalion.

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