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John
G.
Burr
July 5, 1898

–

August 4, 1980

Cemetery:

Beecher City Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Mechanic

    Regiment:

    130th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1918
    War Department, General Orders 70 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Mechanic John G. Burr (ASN: 1383200), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Riaville, France, 9 November 1918. As mechanic Burr was administering first aid to a wounded comrade during a raid, they were attacked by several of the enemy. Undaunted by this superior force, Mechanic Burr succeeded in killing four and driving off the others, thereby setting a conspicuous example of courage and coolness.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Mechanic

    Regiment:

    130th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Mechanic John G. Burr (ASN: 1383200), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Mechanic Burr distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 130th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Raiville, France, 9 November 1918, in personally killing four of the enemy during a raid. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]