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William
Claude
Burrows
1925

–

August 4, 2002

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

William Burrows graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Claude Burrows, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Plans and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1967 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burrows and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Claude Burrows, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director Plans, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burrows and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Claude Burrows, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burrows and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Claude Burrows, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander in Chief, NORAD/ADCOM from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burrows culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.