John R. Burke | |
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| United States Ambassador toGuyana | |
| In office September 30, 1977 – September 29, 1979 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Max V. Krebs |
| Succeeded by | George B. Roberts Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Richard Burke (1924-12-07)December 7, 1924 Madison, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | August 7, 1993(1993-08-07) (aged 68) Arlington, Virginia, US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouse | Amelie Cecillion Burke |
| Residence | Arlington, Virginia |
| Occupation | United States Ambassador |
John Richard Burke (December 7, 1924 – August 7, 1993)[1] was aForeign Service officer and theUnited States Ambassador toGuyana during theJonestown Massacre.[2]
Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1924, Burke was aLieutenant Commander in theUnited States Navy duringWorld War II. He also served during theKorean War.[2]
After his Korean service, he earned a master's degree from theUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison.
Burke was the Ambassador to Guyana from September 30, 1977, to September 22, 1979.[3][4]
Burke died of a heart attack on August 7, 1993, at his home inArlington, Virginia.[2] His ashes were interred atArlington National Cemetery.[5]
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| Preceded by | United States Ambassador to Guyana September 30, 1977 – September 22, 1979 | Succeeded by |