the open sea, and was taken in tow. In recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty, Bourke was gazetted the Victoria Cross on 27 August 1918. Second World War Prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, Bourke was instrumental in organizing a Fishermen's Reserve, to patrol the west coast of Canada. He served as a recruiting officer for a period of time but in 1941 he returned to sea, with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served as commander of , , and HMCS Burrard, Vancouver. He ended his naval career in 1950 in the rank of commander. Death and legacy Bourke is buried in section O, plot 10, grave 16 in Royal Oak Burial Park, Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia. His medals are held at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa. The Canadian Hydrographic Service named Mount Bourke in 1945. It is located southwest of Megin Lake and northeast of Hot Springs Cove, north of Tofino, British Columbia. Mount Bourke is located at latitude 49°27′56 and longitude 126°11′02. , Victoria's Naval Reserve Division, honours Bourke at his gravesite in Royal Oak Burial Park with a graveside ceremony each Remembrance Day. References External links Article on Rowland Bourke Canadian World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross Canadian military personnel of World War II 1885 births 1958 deaths Royal Navy recipients of the Victoria Cross Royal Navy officers of World War I Canadian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve personnel of World War I Military personnel from London English emigrants to Canada Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur Royal Canadian Navy officers