Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    136th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    33d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 15 & 16, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 70 (February 25, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Burton J. Lee (ASN: 36147711), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Mountain Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 15 and 16 April 1945. Private First Class Lee’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.