| E. Michael Burk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1847 |
| Died | February 3, 1878 |
| Place of birth | Ireland |
| Buried at | St. Mary's Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company D, 125th New York Infantry |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Private E. Michael Burk (1847 to February 3, 1878) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burk received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.[1][2][3]
Biography[]
Burk was born in Ireland in 1847. He migrated to the United States and enlisted into the 125th New York Infantry at Troy, New York. He died on 3 February 1878[2] and his remains are interred at the St. Mary's Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy's works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing flag.[1][2][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "E. Michael Burk". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=685. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Burk, E. Michael". http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/195/burk-e-michael.php. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
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