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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Patrick J Burke

Details
  • Rank: Farrier
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    8th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 13 - October 31, 1868
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Vallejo, Solano County, California
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
  • Born: 1835, County Kilkenny, Ireland
  • Died:
 

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