Career
He was honored with the award on September 11, 1897. Burger was born in Switzerland on April 16, 1848. He enlisted into the 2nd Minnesota Infantry.
He died January 3, 1921 and his remains are interred at Oakland Cemetery in Minnesota.
He was honored with the award on September 11, 1897. Burger was born in Switzerland on April 16, 1848. He enlisted into the 2nd Minnesota Infantry.
He died January 3, 1921 and his remains are interred at Oakland Cemetery in Minnesota.
Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.