Korean War
| Service # | 13308530 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 3 1951 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star
Sergeant First Class Burkhart was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Burkhart was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on August 31, 1950 and returned to duty on September 10, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 3, 1951.