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George Edward Burns (15 January 1923 in New York - 12 March 1994 in Fort Ann) was a American Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1945 as Sergeant in the 415th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
 * Silver Star Medal on 12 June 1945 as Staff Sergeant
 * Purple Heart