Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Thomas Burk
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
97th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 6, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
At the risk of his own life, Burk 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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Harrisburgh, Lewis County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 24, 1896
- Born: August 7, 1840, Lewis County, NY, United States
- Died: February 15, 1926, Lowville, NY, United States
- Buried: Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, NY, United States