Korean War
| Service # | O-974111 |
|---|---|
| Unit | H CO 38 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 30 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Burns was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Burns was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at "Outpost Old Baldy" in North Korea on August 30, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.