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Frank Burke (other)
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Frank Burke may refer to: *Frank Burke (United States Army officer) (1918–1988), American army officer and Medal of Honor recipient * Frank G. Burke (1927–2015), acting archivist of the United States *Frank W. Burke (1920–2007), American politician *Frank Burke (Australian politician) (1876–1949), speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly *Frank Burke (baseball) (1880–1946), American baseball player *Frank Burke (hurler) (born 1952), Irish hurler *Frank Burke (dual player) (1895–1987), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer *Frankie Burke (1915–1983), American actor See also *Francis Burke (other) Francis Burke may refer to: * Francis Burke (Franciscan) (died 1697), Irish Franciscan friar and writer * Francis Burke (bishop) (died 1723), Irish Roman Catholic archbishop of Tuam * Francis Burke (Dean of Elphin) (1834–1904), priest of the Chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Burke (United States Army Officer)
Francis Xavier Burke (September 29, 1918 – September 6, 1988) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Biography Francis Xavier "Frank" Burke entered active duty in the U.S. Army from the New Jersey National Guard in Jersey City, New Jersey, and by April 17, 1945, was the Transportation Officer, as a first lieutenant, in D Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On that day, in Nuremberg, Germany, he repeatedly engaged German forces alone during the fight to capture the city. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor nine months later, on January 9, 1946. Burke was of Irish descent. NJ Veteran Journal - Fall 2006 Edition (no date) www.nj.gov. Available at: https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/journal/summer2007/8.html (Accessed: 12 May 2023). Burke reached the rank of Major before leaving the Army. He died at age 69 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Currency * Liechtenstein franc or frank, the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920 * Swiss franc or frank, the currency of Switzerland since 1850 * Westphalian frank, currency of the Kingdom of Westphalia between 1808 and 1813 * The currencies of the German-speaking cantons of Switzerland (1803–1814): ** Appenzell frank ** Argovia frank ** Basel frank ** Berne frank ** Fribourg frank ** Glarus frank ** Graubünden frank ** Luzern frank ** Schaffhausen frank ** Schwyz frank ** Solothurn frank ** St. Gallen frank ** Thurgau frank ** Unterwalden frank ** Uri frank ** Zürich frank Places * Frank, Alberta, Canada, an urban community, formerly a village * Franks, Illinois, United States, an unincorporated community * Franks, Missouri, Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank W
Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Currency * Liechtenstein franc or frank, the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920 * Swiss franc or frank, the currency of Switzerland since 1850 * Westphalian frank, currency of the Kingdom of Westphalia between 1808 and 1813 * The currencies of the German-speaking cantons of Switzerland (1803–1814): ** Appenzell frank ** Aargau frank, Argovia frank ** Basel frank ** Berne frank ** Fribourg frank ** Glarus frank ** Graubünden frank ** Luzern frank ** Schaffhausen frank ** Schwyz frank ** Solothurn frank ** St. Gallen frank ** Thurgau frank ** Unterwalden frank ** Uri frank ** Zürich frank Places * Frank, Alberta, Canada, an urban community, formerly a village * Franks, Illinois, United States, an unincorporated community * Franks, Missouri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Burke (Australian Politician)
Francis Michael Burke (27 March 1876 – 17 August 1949) was an Australian politician. Born at Tamworth to police officer Michael Burke (who would serve in the New South Wales Parliament from 1885 to 1887) and Catherine Agnes, ''née'' Leahy, he attended Crown Street Public School. After leaving school he held a variety of jobs including storeman, hotel manager and assistant on the staff of the ''Evening News''. In 1901 he married Ada May Frazer, with whom he had five children. He worked on the tramways until he was dismissed after involvement in a union-led 1908 strike; he formed a small business and from 1914 to 1918 worked as an inspector for the New South Wales Commodities Commission and the Commonwealth Price Commission. He also worked as a staff member for Clive Evatt, and was president of the Newtown branch of the Labor Party. As president of the Anti-Conscription Council, Burke was ardently opposed to conscription and in 1917 was elected to the New South Wales Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Burke (baseball)
Frank Aloysius Burke (February 16, 1880 – September 17, 1946) was an American baseball player who played two seasons in the major leagues. Born in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Burke played for the New York Giants and the Boston Doves The Atlanta Braves, a current Major League Baseball franchise, originated in Boston, Massachusetts. This article details the history of the Boston Braves, from 1871 to 1952, after which they moved to Milwaukee, and then to Atlanta. During it .... He died in Los Angeles in 1946. External linksFrank Burke at Baseball Reference 1880 births 1946 deaths [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Burke (hurler)
Frank Burke (born 1952) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Galway senior team. Born in Turloughmore, County Galway, Burke first played competitive hurling at school at Presentation College, Athenry. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene when he joined the Galway under-21 team. He made his senior debut during the 1973 championship. Burke went on to play a key role for Galway for a decade, and won one All-Ireland medal and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions. As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, Burke won one Railway Cup medal. At club level he is a one-time Connacht medallist with Turloughmore. He also won one championship medal. Throughout his career Burke made 19 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship. Playing career Club Burke was entering the twilight of his care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Burke (dual Player)
James Francis Burke (8 April 1895 – 28 December 1987) was an Irish hurler, Gaelic footballer and revolutionary. His championship career as a dual player with the Dublin senior teams spanned ten years from 1917 until 1927. Born in Carbury, County Kildare, Burke was educated locally before later boarding at St. Enda's School in Dublin. Under the influence of Patrick Pearse he joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was a founder-member of the Irish Volunteers in 1913. During the 1916 Easter Rising Burke was stationed in the General Post Office before later manning a barricade on Moore Street. His sister, Aoife de Búrca was a nurse in the GPO while he was there. After a period of internment in Stafford and Frongoch he returned to Dublin where took over as headmaster of St. Enda's School. Burke enjoyed his first successes in competitive hurling and football during his studies at University College Dublin. A regular on the university's inter-varsities team he won five Siger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Burke
Frankie Burke (June 6, 1915 – April 7, 1983) was a Hollywood actor, best known for his appearance as a member of The East Side Kids. Early life Burke was born Frankie Vaselle and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. His name was changed when he began working in films. Burke went to P.S. 25 on Lafayette and Throop streets before going on to Alexander Hamilton (vocation) High School, now known as ''Paul Robeson HS'', at 150 Albany Avenue. He grew up watching James Cagney on film in local theaters and, having been told many times how much he resembled him, figured if Cagney could become famous, so could he. Burke sold newspapers on the street corners before deciding to hitchhike to Hollywood in 1937 to meet Cagney, but when the first attempt failed, he went back to Brooklyn. In 1937, Burke worked as a bellhop at a hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Life in Hollywood He was discovered by a Warner Brothers talent scout, out searching for young men who resembled Cagney for a role in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
