John Gregory Bourke
Military Person
1843 – 1896
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Who was John Gregory Bourke?
John Gregory Bourke was a 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.
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- Born
- Jun 23, 1843
Philadelphia - Also known as
- John G Bourke
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Died
- Jun 8, 1896
Philadelphia - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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