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Bourke, John Gregory
Bourke, John Gregory
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Unit/CommandCompany E, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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