Garney Burleson Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from North Carolina
On January 28, 1971 Corporal Burleson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of North Carolina. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 264726 |
| Service ID | 244849785 |
| Name | Garney Burleson Jr |
| From | Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Birth Date | May 30, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | January 28, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, B Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Thuy province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Garney is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 05w, Line 66. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Garney Burleson Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on October 17, 1970. Burleson had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 244849785. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, B Troop.
He was born on May 30, 1950. According to our records North Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Buncombe county has been included within the archival record. We have Asheville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Burleson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 28, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Thuy province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 815 Korean War
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• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 196 Prisoners of war
• 1,827 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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