John Gregory Bourke Military person

John Gregory Bourke (/bɜrk/; June 23, 1846 – June 8, 1896) was an Irish American captain in the United States Army and a prolific diarist and postbellum author; he wrote several books about the American Old West, including ethnologies of its indigenous peoples. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while a cavalryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Based on his service during the war, his commander nominated him to West Point, where he graduated in 1869, leading to service as an Army officer until 1886.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 23, 1846
Birth place	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Date of death	June 08, 1896
Place of death	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

Search

Military person

allegiance	United States of America Union
award	Medal of Honor
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Stones River Garza Revolution Apache Wars
military branch	Union Army
military command	Chief of Scouts during the Apache Wars
military unit	3d Armored Cavalry Regiment 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
service start	1862
service end	1896