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Burrus, John Clinton

Date of death:
December 30th, 2004
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

He was a pilot of a torpedo bomber, and the leader of a squadron. He served on three carriers - the Enterprise, the Intrepid and the Hancock. He retired from the Navy in 1962 at the rank of Commander after 20 years of service. As with some many of his generation, he never talked about the war or his service, remaining modest and selfefacing.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
The DFC was awarded for bombing the Japanese carrier Kobe.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy R
This Navy Cross was awarded for the bombing of the the Japanese carrier Agami.
Navy Cross

Sources

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  • - Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present, by C. Douglas Sterner - Son in Law M. Mislove

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