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JAMES E BURTON JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 13W, LINE 77 OF THE WALL

JAMES EDWARD BURTON JR

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JAMES E BURTON JR

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LEFT FOR JAMES EDWARD BURTON JR

POSTED ON 9.17.2010

POSTED BY: Billy M. Brown

For Brenda, His Wife

He was shot to death as he piloted a helicopter into a hot LZ. His memory is more alive today than ever.

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POSTED ON 1.19.2010

POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

James is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO. DFC BSM PH AM/8 OLC

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POSTED ON 3.12.2002

POSTED BY: Gary Whitty

B/158th Lancers

James Burton was a crewmember with B co 158th Lancers. You can visit the Lancer web site at www.thelancers.org

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