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Joseph Burger

Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 72 years 262 days (872 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Joseph Burger

Joseph Burger (April 16, 1848 – January 2, 1921) was an Austrian German soldier who fought in the American Civil War.Burger received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for heroism during combat at Nolensville, Tennessee on February 15, 1863, when Burger was 14 years of age.

He was honored with the award on September 11, 1897.


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