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]
Thomas Burk | |
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| Born | August 7, 1840 Lewis County, New York |
| Died | March 15, 1926 (aged 85) Lewis County, New York |
| Buried | Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  97th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H |
| Battles / wars | Battle of the Wilderness |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editBurk was born in Lewis County, New York on 7 August 1840. He enlisted in the 97th New York Volunteer Infantry. He died on 15 February 1926 and his remains are interred at the Lowville Rural Cemetery in New York.
Medal of Honor citation
editAt 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]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Thomas Burk". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.