Joseph W. Burt Jr.’s Silver Star citation

HEADQUARTERS USAFISPA
APO #502

6 March 1943.

GENERAL ORDERS )

NO. . . . . . . . . . 53)

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II. AWARD (POSTHUMOUS) OF THE SILVER STAR:

By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, August 8, 1932, A Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, United States Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, to each of the following named officers and enlisted men:

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JOSEPH W. BURT, JR., (403080), Private, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for gallantry in action on January 23, 1943, at Guadalcanal. With complete disregard to his own safety, Private Burt voluntarily attempted to carry a stretcher to a wounded Marine through heavy enemy maching gun fire from positions to his front and rear. The courage displayed in making the supreme sacrifice reflects great credit on Private Burt and the military service. Next of Kin: Mr. Joseph W. Burt, Sr., Father, 738 North Hill Street, Globe, Arizona.

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By Command of Lieutenant General HARMON:

A. J. BARNETT,
Brig. General, G.S.C.,
Chief of Staff