Patrick J. Burke
Patrick J Burke | |
|---|---|
 Army Medal of Honor, 1862–1895[1] | |
| Born | c. 1835 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | Unknown |
| Place of burial | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 8th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick J Burke (c. 1835 – unknown) was a farrier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars.
Early life
[edit]Patrick was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in about 1835. Little is recorded about his life, but it is known that he was a farrier with the US Army’s 8th Cavalry and his actions from the 13 August to 31 October 1868, earned him the Medal of Honor. The citation reads:
Medal of Honor
[edit]Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 8th US Cavalry. Place and date: Near The Black Mountains, Arizona Territory, August 13 – October 31, 1868. Birth: Kilkenny, Ireland. Date of issue: July 24, 1869.
Citation:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians[2]
Later life
[edit]Records show Patrick began a second enlistment in the US Army on 29 January 1872, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, but was discharged due to disability on 15 November 1872.[3] There is no recorded death date or place of burial for Patrick.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tales of Honor Podcast". Tales of Honor Podcast.
- ^ "Patrick J Burke | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
- ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In".
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