Rank Sergeant | Name Thomas Burk | |
Born August 7, 1840Lewis County, New York ( 1840-08-07 ) Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States ArmyUnion Army Unit Company H, 97th New York Volunteer Infantry | ||
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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.
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Biography
Burk 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
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.
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