Veterans History Project - Edward Burke

Name: Edward Arthur Burke
Dates of Service: 1944 - 1945
Highest Rank: Major
Branch: U.S. Army
Conflict: World War II
Unit: 29th Infantry Division 115, 116, 175 Infantry Regiments
Awards: Bronze Star (5), French Croix de Guerre with palm, French Legion of Honor Medal and Silver Star
Location of Service: European Theater of Operations; France; Germany ;Normandy and Fort Knox, Kentucky
Collection #: VHP/2017/525
See more about this veteran in the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Digital Library:digital.cincin...

[@Frostaltered]

I got to personally meet this man and speak with him around 2 years ago and it was an absolute honor. I had made an impression on him since I'm decently knowledgeable in WW2 and he had told my mom that he was really happy I knew my history. Which, from a man like Ed, is more than a compliment.

[@12yearssober]

RIP