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George
Eli
Burd

George Burd graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1878. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Navy Yard (New York, NY)

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral George Eli Burd, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Industrial Manager of the Navy Yard, New York.