Thomas Burk

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Thomas Burk
Born(1840-08-07)August 7, 1840
Lewis County, New York
DiedMarch 15, 1926(1926-03-15) (aged 85)
Lewis County, New York
Buried
Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Union Army
RankSergeant
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 97th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H
Battles / wars Battle of the Wilderness
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Sergeant Thomas Burk (August 7, 1840 to February 15, 1926) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burk received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of the Wilderness on 6 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 24 August 1896. [1] [2] [3]

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Biography

Burk was born in Lewis County, New York, on August 7, 1840. He enlisted in the 97th New York Volunteer Infantry. He died on February 15, 1926, and his remains are interred at the Lowville Rural Cemetery in New York.

Medal of Honor citation

At the risk of his own life went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and unaided, carried him off the field of battle. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 Military Times. "Hall of Valor: Thomas Burk" . Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 24 November 2013.