Patrick E. Burke Military person

Patrick Emmet Burke (c. 1830 – May 20, 1864) was a lawyer, Missouri state legislator, and Civil War officer. He commanded the Western Sharpshooters Regiment and the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XVI Corps, Army of the Tennessee.

Personal facts

Patrick E. Burke
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1830
Birth place
Ireland , County Tipperary
Date of deathMay 20, 1864
Place of death
Resaca Georgia
Resting place
St. Louis , Calvary Cemetery (St. Louis)

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Resaca
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Battle of Rocky Face Ridge
Battle of Iuka
Second Battle of Corinth
Mortal wound
Battle of Booneville
Camp Jackson Affair
military branch
United States Army
Union Army
military command
Western Sharpshooters Regt
Commander: 2nd Brigade 2nd Division Left Wing XVI Corps Army of the Tennessee
service start1861
service end1864

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