Buried at Calvary Cemetery Years of service 1861 - 1864 Rank Private | Name Thomas Burke Awards Medal of Honor Role Soldier | |
Allegiance United States of America Died March 15, 1902, New York City, New York, United States Place of burial Calvary Cemetery, New York City, New York, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Private Thomas Burke (1842 to March 15, 1902) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burke received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Hanover Courthouse in Virginia the on 30 June 1863. He was honored with the award on 11 February 1878.
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Biography
Burke was born in Ireland in 1842. He joined the 5th New York Cavalry in October 1861, and mustered out in October 1864. Burke died on 15 March 1902 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of battle flag.
References
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