Curtis Earl BurkettSpecialist Four123RD AVIATION BN, AMERICAL DIV Army of the United States 14 June 1947 - 19 February 1971 England, Arkansas Panel 05W Line 120 |
 
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The database page for Curtis Earl Burkett
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My father, Curtis Earl Burkett, was killed serving his country on February 19, 1971. I was only 4 1/2 years old when he died so I don't really remember him. Dad himself was 4 months shy of turing 24 when he was killed. It was an out-right tragedy that such young men and women had to die. I love my father dearly and I will never forget him.
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A Note from The Virtual WallSP4 Burkett arrived in Vietnam on 15 June 1970 and was assigned to E Company, 2nd Bn, 35th Infantry on 23 June. He served with Echo 2/35 until mid-November, when he transferred to the Aerorifle Platoon, B Company, 123rd Avn Bn.Based on data from the Army Adjutant General's database SP4 Burkett drowned during a river crossing in the remote Dak Selo River valley just north of the Kontum/Quang Ngai province border. In addition to the normal service medals, SP4 Burkett received two awards of the Bronze Star, one Purple Heart, and teh Army Commendation Medal. |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his son, Mike Burkett mike@tdobbins.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 01 Oct 2007
Last updated 06/05/2008