Korean War
| Service # | 36551488 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ CO 9 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 26 1950 |
| 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Burroughs was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Master Sergeant Burroughs was a member of Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 11, 1950 and returned to duty later that day. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 26, 1950. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.