Summary
The March 1961 Beaver Beacon reported that Sgt. Francis H. Burke, described as the first Beaver Island serviceman to leave in 1941, was due to retire in June.
Evidence and limits
The notice does not establish the exact retirement date, branch record, or full military biography. Sensitive service and mailing numbers are omitted.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, March 1961, “Servicemen’s News.”Reports an address for Sgt. Francis H. Burke, says he was the first serviceman to leave the island in 1941, and says he would retire in June. The service number and mailing address are intentionally not reproduced.