Michael Burk

Private

Private Michael Burk served the U.S. Army.

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U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

12 May 1864 · At Spotslvania, Va. · Private, Company D, 125th New York Infantry.

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.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 12, 1864 · At Spotslvania, Va. · Private, Company D, 125th New York Infantry.

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.

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