Bryant Burnett Jr ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On May 1, 1945 Private First Class Burnett was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 529126 |
| Service ID | 18010186 |
| Name | Bryant Burnett Jr |
| From | Houston, Harris County, Texas |
| Birth Date | August 29, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | May 1, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 37th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Division |
| Casualty Type | DOW - Died of Wounds |
| Location | Germany |
| Burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Bryant Burnett Jr was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Burnett had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 18010186. Attached to 37th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Division.
He was born on August 29, 1920. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Harris county has been included within the archival record. We have Houston listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Burnett experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 1, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DOW - Died of Wounds. Incident location: Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 18,495 World War II
• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 470 Prisoners of war
• 4,839 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 470 Prisoners of war
• 4,839 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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