Korean War
| Service # | AO-726123 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | July 29 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
First Lieutenant Burtis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Burtis was the pilot of a B-26C Invader bomber with the 13th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Wing based at Kunsan Air Base (K-8), Korea. On July 29, 1951, on returning from a night intruder mission, the aircraft struck a mountain while trying to land at Suwon Air Base (K-13). His remains were recovered.