Daniel W. Burke

Daniel Webster Burke was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burke received the countrys highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Shepherdstown in Virginia onSeptember 1862. He was honored with the award onApril 1892.

Burke was born in New Haven, Connecticut onApril 1841. He enlisted into the Army from Connecticut in June 1858. OnSeptember 1862 Burkes unit had retreated across the Potomac during the Battle of Shepherdstown. Upon learning that a piece of artillery remained unspiked and accessible to the enemy, Burke returned in order to spike the gun. Although prevented from successfully completing this task due to heavy fire, Burke was awarded the Medal of Honor for this display of bravery.

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