Korean War
| Service # | 1004430 |
|---|---|
| Unit | B CO 32 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 18 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Private First Class Burns was awarded 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Burns was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On October 18, 1952, after defending his position on Hill 598 against a determined enemy, he was evacuated through the 32nd Collecting Station to the 7th Medical Battalion, but never arrived. He was presumed dead on March 10, 1954. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.