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JAMES B BURTON

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HONORED ON PANEL 22W, LINE 38 OF THE WALL

JAMES BILLY BURTON

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JAMES B BURTON

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POSTED ON 6.13.2015

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Thank You

Thank you Sgt. Burton for your leadership and courage.

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POSTED ON 8.17.2010

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POSTED ON 6.13.2005

POSTED BY: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB. 66-67

Not forgotten

James, Although we never met, I just want you to know that you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we have today.

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POSTED ON 5.7.2003

POSTED BY: Heidi Finck

Thank You

I am Heidi Finck and a sophomore at Gridley High School in Gridley Illinois. I am sending this remembrance because I am doing a school project. I also just wanted to thank you for the time you spent to help save our country.

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