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Burton, William H., Jr.

Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
Commander 46th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory Division" U.S. Army
For action performed on 30 November 1944, in the vicinity of Kleinhau (Hürtgenwald)/Rhine Province, Germany.

Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Hillery, V. & Hurley, E., Paths of Armor – The Fifth Armored Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1985
    - homeofheroes.com
    - 5ad.org

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