Major (Air Corps) William Burke (ASN: 0-409947), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on 27 July 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
766th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
461st Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) William Burke (ASN: 0-409947), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Medium Bomber of the 766th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.