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First Name: Ervin

Last Name: Burns

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: L.



Date of Birth: 28 March 1939

Date of Death: 22 June 1967

Rank: First Lieutenant

Years Served:
Ervin L. Burns
'Jake'

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Ervin L. "Jake" Burns

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

Ervin L. Burns was born on 28 March 1939.

On 22 June 1967, First Lieutenant Ervin L. Burns was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, 1LT Burns was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Ervin L Burns is located on Panel 22E Line 36 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

First Lieutenant Burns is buried at White Oak Cemetery in Clay, Webster County, KY.

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Honoree ID: 3584   Created by: MHOH

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