Thomas Burke (Medal of Honor sailor)
Thomas Burke | |
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The Medal of Honor awarded to Thomas Burke | |
| Born | c. 1833 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | April 23, 1883
(aged 51) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS De Soto |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas Burke (c. 1833 – 27 October 1883) was an Irish-American sailor in the United States Navy and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.