Private David C. Burke

Private David C. Burke was born on March 5, 1835 in Plattsburgh, NY and died August 6, 1896 in Waverly Junction, IA.

David C. Burke entered the Infantry on August 15, 1862, in Janesville, IA, served during the Civil War era and reached the rank of Private before being discharged on August 15, 1865 in Houston, TX.

David C. Burke is buried at West Point Cemetery in Waverly, Iowa and can be located at

• Wounded in Action: Yes

Armed Forces Grave Registration

Information from a son Charles Burke
Wounded severely at Fort Blakesly Ala April 9 1865. From which he was later discharged. Was the youngest son of his father jamily coming from Plattsburg N.Y. Was a stone Mason and brick 1 yer as well as a farmer by vocation. Was married to Harriet Newell duaghter of Sim Newell at Waterloo Aug 29 1860 she died Jan 11 1895.

[NWJ: 06/12/2013, Death Certificate listed as 10-0087005 but no record found]