John R. Burke

John Richard Burke (December 7, 1924 – August 7, 1993)[1] was a Foreign Service officer and the United States Ambassador to Guyana during the Jonestown Massacre.[2]

John Richard Burke
United States Ambassador to Guyana
In office
September 30, 1977  September 29, 1979
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byMax V. Krebs
Succeeded byGeorge B. Roberts Jr.
Personal details
Born(1924-12-07)December 7, 1924
Madison, Wisconsin, US
DiedAugust 7, 1993(1993-08-07) (aged 68)
Arlington, Virginia, US
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Spouse(s)Amelie Cecillion Burke
ResidenceArlington, Virginia
OccupationUnited States Ambassador

Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1924, Burke was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He also served during the Korean War.[2]

After his Korean service, he earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Burke was the Ambassador to Guyana from September 30, 1977 to September 22, 1979.[3]

Burke died of a heart attack on August 7, 1993 at his home in Arlington, Virginia.[2] His ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

See also

References

  1. United States Ambassador to Guyana Nomination of John R. Burke
  2. "John Burke, Ambassador, Dies". The Capital Times. August 12, 1993. p. 8. Retrieved June 11, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Guyana" (List of Ambassadors to Suriname). United States Department of State. 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  4. Burial Detail: Burke, John R. – ANC Explorer
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Max V. Krebs
United States Ambassador to Guyana
September 30, 1977 – September 22, 1979
Succeeded by
George B. Roberts, Jr.
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