Patrick J Burke MOH

b. 1835 Kilkenny, Ireland. d. ?

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08 and 31/10/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland and entered the U.S. Army at Vallejo, California. He served as a Farrier in Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during August 13, and October 31, 1868 in he Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.