Patrick J. Burke
Born: 1835 at Kilkenny, Ireland
Home Town: Vallejo, California
Date of Issue: July 24, 1869
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Farrier Patrick J. Burke, United States Army, for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians during 1868, while serving with Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in Arizona Territory.
