Korean War
| Service # | AF18083825 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 22 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Master Sergeant Burton was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Burton was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was a member of the 7th Troop Carrier Squadron, 62nd Troop Carrier Group, 62nd Troop Carrier Wing. On December 20, 1952, he was the engineer on a C-124 Globemaster transport departing Larson Air Force Base, Grant, Washington. The aircraft crashed on takeoff. Master Sergeant Burton died at the Larson AFB Hospital two days later. Ninety personnel on board perished.