Prior's-Land in Limerick in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Private James O’Rourke

Victoria Cross

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

1. Private James O’Rourke Marker

Inscription. Private
James O’Rourke
1st British Columbia
Canadian Expeditionary Force
15th – 17th August 1917

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list.

Location. 52° 39.5′ N, 8° 37.807′ W. Memorial is in Limerick, Munster, in County Limerick. It is in Prior's-Land. It can be reached from Pery Square near Barrington Street. The memorial is located in the garden in the rear of the People's Museum of Limerick. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2 Pery Square, Limerick, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Georgian House and Garden (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Limerick Grand Prix (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Soviet 1919 Proclamation (within shouting distance of this marker); John Daly & Edward Daly / Seán Ó Dálaigh agus Éamonn Ó Dálaigh (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barrington Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph O’Mara (within shouting distance of this marker); Leamy’s School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hartstonges (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Limerick.

Also see . . . Michael James O'Rourke.

From August 15 to 17, 1917, during the Battle of Hill 70 near Lens, France, Private Michael James O'Rourke served as a stretcher-bearer. Records indicate that he worked for a period of three days and nights to retrieve the wounded, provide medical dressing, and distribute supplies. During this time, the area was under machine-gun, rifle, and artillery fire, with shell explosions affecting his immediate position. His sustained presence in the field was noted by other ranks, and his actions resulted in the evacuation
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 13, 2026

2. Private James O’Rourke Marker
The marker is located in a garden in the rear of the People's Museum of Limerick. It is only viewable with admission to the museum.
of multiple casualties.

(Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Private Michael James O'Rourke image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Castell Hopkins, 1918

3. Private Michael James O'Rourke

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.