Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Joseph Burger
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
2d Minnesota Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 15, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Nolensville, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack, and saved the train.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Crystal Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 11, 1897
- Born: April 16, 1848, Austria or Swiss Tyrol
- Died: January 3, 1921, St. Paul, MN, United States
- Buried: Oakland Cemetery (102-10), St. Paul, MN, United States