Thomas Eugene Bourke | |
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Born | Robinson, Maryland | May 5, 1896
Died | January 9, 1978 Santa Clara, California | (aged 81)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | Maryland National Guard United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-96 |
Commands | 5th Marine Division 10th Marine Regiment Inspector General of FMFPac |
Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
Thomas Eugene Bourke (May 5, 1896 – January 9, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps general who, during World War II, commanded Marine artillery units at the Battle of Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Leyte. At the end of World War II, he commanded the 5th Marine Division in the occupation of Japan, and the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.