Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
E. Michael Burk
Details
- Also Known As: Burke, Michael
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
125th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy's works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing the flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1, 1864
- Born: 1847, Ireland
- Died: February 3, 1878, US
- Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery (MH), Troy, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, DC