E. Michael Burk
Medal of Honor recipient
About E. Michael Burk
Lived 1847 – 1878 (aged 30–31).
Private E. Michael Burk (1847 – 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.
Biography Burk was born in Ireland in 1847. He joined the 125th New York Infantry in August 1862, claiming to be 18 years old. He was captured following the Battle of Harpers Ferry, but was paroled the next day. After his Medal of Honor action, he remained in the hospital until his regiment was mustered out. Burk died on 3 February 1878 and his remains are interred at the St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Who was E. Michael Burk?
Medal of Honor recipient
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E. Michael Burk was born in 1847 in Ireland.
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E. Michael Burk died on 3 February 1878 in New York City.
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