James David Burns

Sergeant, U.S. Army

James David Burns was born on 11 October 1947.

On 26 April 1969, Sergeant James David Burns was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

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

Medals and Badges

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

Honors

The name James D Burns is located on Panel 26W Line 052 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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