HM3 William Carl “Doc” Burns Jr. (1943-1967)

HM3 William Carl “Doc” Burns Jr. Veteran

Birth

5 May 1943

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA

Death

4 Sep 1967 (aged 24)

Quảng Trị, Vietnam

Burial

Golden Gate National Cemetery

San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA Add to Map

Plot

Section B Site 1-I

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HMC3 Burns #7760162
MOS: Hospitalman.

William died as a result of gunshot wounds to the body from hostile rifle fire, during Operation Swift.
Survived by his wife, Patricia Jean Burns of Palo Alto, California and his parents; William C and Harriett R Burns of San Mateo, California.

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CALIFORNIA
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VIETNAM

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Parents

Harriet K. Ford Burns

1918–1985

Siblings

Michael Alan Burns

1941–1973

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