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Burton
POW (Korea) MIA
September 11, 1918

–

October 2, 1950

Home:

Moberly

, 

Missouri

Although officially listed as “Missing in Action,” Captain Burton was seen alive on the ground after his F-51 fighter plane was shot down, and surrounded by civilians. It is believed he was captured and died while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    October 2, 1950 – Died in Captivity
    Air Force Manual No. 200-25, Department of the Air Force (January 16, 1961)

    Staff Sergeant Louis Henry Bergmann (AFSN: AF-17124468), United States Air Force, was captured by communist forces after he was shot down over North Korea on 2 October 1950, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.