Thomas Burk

Thomas Burk
Born (1840-08-07)August 7, 1840
Lewis County, New York
Died March 15, 1926(1926-03-15) (aged 85)
Lewis County, New York
Buried at Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company H, 97th New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of the Wilderness
Awards 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]

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.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Thomas Burk". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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