E. Michael Burk AKA Michael Burke-Troy, NY
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Spotsylvania, VA on May 12, 1864. He served in the military as an alias, E. Michael Burk. His true name was Michael Burke. He is buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Troy, NY in Section B, Lot 705.
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Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2018
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He was born in 1844 in Ireland and died on February 3, 1878 in Troy, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BURK, E. MICHAEL
• Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 125th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864
• Entered service at: Troy, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 1 December 1864
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 flag.
Armed Service: Army
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