Korean War
| Service # | 0413309 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | December 2 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Hospital Corpsman Burks was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Navy Hospital Corpsman Burks was attached to the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On December 2, 1950, while tending his wounded comrades at Hagaru-ri, North Korea, he received multiple hits from enemy small arms fire.