William
R
Burkett

February 18, 1916 - March 4, 1944

Grand Junction, Iowa

First Lieutenant William R Burkett was born in 1916 in Nolan County, Texas and served with the 353rd Fighter Group as a pilot.

William died March 4, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Ardennes.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters.

Military Record

O-728570
First Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 353rd Fighter Group
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