The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James M. Burris (MCSN: 0-17177), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 19 December 1943 to 2 January 1944. First Lieutenant Burris completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantAction Date:
March 25 – April 2, 1944
Commanding General Air Pacific: Serial 8113 (July 10, 1947)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James M. Burris (MCSN: 0-17177), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 25 March 1944 to 2 April 1944. First Lieutenant Burris completed forty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine All Weather Fighting SquadronAction Date:
August 14 – November 29, 1950
Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: 3848 (April 23, 1951)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain James M. Burris (MCSN: 0-17177), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot attached to a Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron from 14 August 1950 to 29 November 1950. Captain Burris successfully completed his first through thirty-fifth combat mission against the enemy in Korea. Most of the flights were at night, deep into enemy territory, and anti-aircraft fire was either received or expected. His actions greatly hampered the movements of enemy vehicular traffic to the front lines. Captain Burris’ skillful airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.