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Burton McCord graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1963. He was killed in action while serving as a U.S. Army Captain during the Vietnam War.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Burton Kyle McCord (ASN: 0-98828), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain McCord distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as an Advisor with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1965 and 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain McCord, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Armor)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Armor) Burton Kyle McCord (ASN: 0-98828), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain McCord distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as an Advisor with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1965 and 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain McCord, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.