Thomas Burk

Sergeant Thomas Burk was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burk received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of the Wilderness on 6 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 24 August 1896.

Biography

Burk was born in Lewis County, New York, on August 7, 1840. He enlisted in the 97th [New York Volunteer Infantry]. He died on February 15, 1926, and his remains are interred at the Lowville Rural Cemetery in New York.