E. Michael Burk

Private E. Michael Burk (1847 to February 3, 1878) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burk received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.

Biography
Burk was born in Ireland in 1847. He migrated to the United States and enlisted into the 125th New York Infantry at Troy, New York. He died on 3 February 1878 and his remains are interred at the St. Mary's Cemetery.