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HONORED ON PANEL 61E, LINE 6 OF THE WALL
EARL ROSEMOND BURNLEY JR
WALL NAME
EARL R BURNLEY JR
PANEL / LINE
61E/6
DATE OF BIRTH
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DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR EARL ROSEMOND BURNLEY JR
POSTED ON 9.3.2019
POSTED BY: donald w. tackett
a true friend and hero
POSTED ON 5.16.2018
POSTED BY: A Marine, Quang Tri, Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Earl Rosemond Burnley
HOME OF RECORD:
Jackson, Mississippi
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Hospital Corpsman Third Class
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospital Corpsman Third Class [then Hospitalman] Earl Rosemond Burnley, Jr. (NSN: B-301618), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman with Company M, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, on 16 May 1968. On that date, Company M was maneuvering toward Hill 689 in Quang Tri Province when it suddenly came under intense hostile mortar, small-arms, and automatic-weapons fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force. During the initial moments of the fire fight, several Marines fell wounded in an area dangerously exposed to the enemy fire. Reacting instantly, Petty Officer Burnley ran across the fire-swept terrain to the side of an injured Marine. As he approached his fallen comrade, the fire from several hostile automatic-weapons emplacements concentrated upon his position. Disregarding his own safety, Petty Officer Burnley fearlessly shielded the Marine with his body and commenced rendering first aid. While treating the casualty, Petty Officer Burnley was mortally wounded. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who observed him and saved the life of the wounded Marine. By his courage, sincere concern for the welfare of his comrade, and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer Burnley upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
HOME OF RECORD:
Jackson, Mississippi
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Hospital Corpsman Third Class
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospital Corpsman Third Class [then Hospitalman] Earl Rosemond Burnley, Jr. (NSN: B-301618), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman with Company M, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, on 16 May 1968. On that date, Company M was maneuvering toward Hill 689 in Quang Tri Province when it suddenly came under intense hostile mortar, small-arms, and automatic-weapons fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force. During the initial moments of the fire fight, several Marines fell wounded in an area dangerously exposed to the enemy fire. Reacting instantly, Petty Officer Burnley ran across the fire-swept terrain to the side of an injured Marine. As he approached his fallen comrade, the fire from several hostile automatic-weapons emplacements concentrated upon his position. Disregarding his own safety, Petty Officer Burnley fearlessly shielded the Marine with his body and commenced rendering first aid. While treating the casualty, Petty Officer Burnley was mortally wounded. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who observed him and saved the life of the wounded Marine. By his courage, sincere concern for the welfare of his comrade, and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer Burnley upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
POSTED ON 8.22.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
Thank You
Dear HN Earl Burnley,
Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 5.16.2017
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Quang Tri
Semper Fidelis, Doc.
Thank you Doc Burnley for your courage and for your devotion to us, your Marines.
POSTED ON 4.28.2016
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear HN Earl Rosemond Burnley Jr, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter