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Patrick J. Burke

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Patrick J Burke
Army Medal of Honor, 1862–1895[1]
Bornc. 1835
Kilkenny, Ireland
DiedUnknown
Place of burial
Unknown
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
Unit8th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal 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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Tales of Honor Podcast". Tales of Honor Podcast.
  2. ^ "Patrick J Burke | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
  3. ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In".