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'''George Washington Burr, Jr.''' (1865–1923) was an American general during [[World War I]]. |
'''George Washington Burr, Jr.''' (1865–1923) was an American general during [[World War I]]. |
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George Washington Burr, Jr. was born in [[Tolono, Illinois]] to George and Nancy Burr on December 3, 1865.<ref>{{cite book|last=Davis, Jr.|first=Henry Blaine|title=Generals in Khaki|publisher=Pentland Press, Inc.|year= 1998 |
George Washington Burr, Jr. was born in [[Tolono, Illinois]] to George and Nancy Burr on December 3, 1865.<ref>{{cite book|last=Davis, Jr.|first=Henry Blaine|title=Generals in Khaki|publisher=Pentland Press, Inc.|year= 1998 |
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|ISBN= 1571970886|oclc=40298151|page=61}}</ref> |
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| − | Burr attended the [[United States Military Academy]] and graduated in 1888.<ref>{{cite book|last=Davis, Jr.|first=Henry Blaine|title=Generals in Khaki|publisher=Pentland Press, Inc.|year= 1998|ISBN= 1571970886|oclc=40298151|page=61}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=17330|title=Valor awards for George Washington Burr |
+ | Burr attended the [[United States Military Academy]] and graduated in 1888.<ref>{{cite book|last=Davis, Jr.|first=Henry Blaine|title=Generals in Khaki|publisher=Pentland Press, Inc.|year= 1998|ISBN= 1571970886|oclc=40298151|page=61}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=17330|title=Valor awards for George Washington Burr}}</ref> |
He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for actions in [[World War I]].<ref name="auto"/> |
He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for actions in [[World War I]].<ref name="auto"/> |
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| − | Burr died on March 4, 1923 in Washington, D.C.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/AOG_Reunions/56/George_Washington_Burr*.html|title=George Washington Burr • Obituary Notice (Association of Graduates USMA, 1925) |
+ | Burr died on March 4, 1923 in Washington, D.C.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/AOG_Reunions/56/George_Washington_Burr*.html|title=George Washington Burr • Obituary Notice (Association of Graduates USMA, 1925)}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:43, 26 November 2017
| George Washington Burr, Jr. | |
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| Born | December 3, 1865 |
| Died | March 4, 1923 (aged 57) |
| Place of birth | Tolono, Illinois |
| Place of death | Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1888-1923 |
| Rank | Major general |
George Washington Burr, Jr. (1865–1923) was an American general during World War I.
Early life
George Washington Burr, Jr. was born in Tolono, Illinois to George and Nancy Burr on December 3, 1865.[1]
Career
Burr attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1888.[2][3]
He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for actions in World War I.[3]
Death and legacy
Burr died on March 4, 1923 in Washington, D.C.[4]
References
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 61. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 61. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Valor awards for George Washington Burr". http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=17330.
- ↑ "George Washington Burr • Obituary Notice (Association of Graduates USMA, 1925)". http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/AOG_Reunions/56/George_Washington_Burr*.html.
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