Sgt Elmer J. Burr (1908 - 1942) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Sgt Elmer J. Burr

Birth:	May 11, 1908 Neenah Winnebago County Wisconsin, USA
Death:	Dec. 25, 1942, Guinea
World War II Congressional Medal Of Honor recipient. Official Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. During an attack near Buna, New Guinea, on 24 December 1942, 1st Sgt. Burr saw an enemy grenade strike near his company commander.Instantly and with heroic self sacrifice he threw himself upon it, smothering the explosion with his body. 1st Sgt. Burr thus gave his life in saving that of his commander. Rank and organization: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company 1, 127th Infantry, 32d Infantry Division. Place and date:Buna, New Guinea, 24 December 1942. Entered service at: Menasha, Wis. Birth:Neenah, Wis. G.O. No.: 66, 11 Oct. 1943. Search Amazon for Elmer Burr

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery Neenah Winnebago County Wisconsin, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith Record added: Jun 03, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7529491