Patrick J. Burke
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Patrick J Burke | |
|---|---|
 Army Medal of Honor, 1862–1895[1] | |
| Born | c. 1835 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | Unknown |
| Place of burial | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 8th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal 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.
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
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]
