Tony K. Burris
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For the American football player, see Tony Burris (American football).
Tony Kenneth Burris (May 30, 1929 – October 9, 1951) was a Choctaw soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.[1] He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 8–9, 1951, during the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge.
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Tony Kenneth Burris | |
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Born | (1929-05-30)May 30, 1929 Blanchard, Oklahoma, US |
Died | October 9, 1951(1951-10-09) (aged 22) Heartbreak Ridge, Gangwon Province, Korea |
Place of burial | Blanchard Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1947–1951 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Silver Star |
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Burris is buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Oklahoma. His grave can be found at GPS (lat/lon): 35.1591, -97.65226.