Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Thomas M Burke
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
5th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania
Citation
Capture of battle flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 11, 1878
- Born: 1842, Ireland
- Died: March 15, 1902
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (3rd) (28-9-D-21), Woodside, NY, United States