Tony K. Burris
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 73 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 30,1929 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Blanchard |
| Oklahoma | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | October 9,1951 |
| Died | Korea |
| Battles and wars | Korean War |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Sergeant first class |
| Job | Soldier |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Purple Heart | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1140036 |
Tony K. Burris Life story
Tony Kenneth Burris was a Choctaw soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 8–9, 1951, during the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. He is buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Oklahoma. His grave can be found at GPS: 35.1591, -97.65226.
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