Jacob S. Burgard

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County:

Pierce

Date of Loss:

1957-09-30

Military Service:

Rank:

Sergeant First Class

Branch of Service:

Army

Major Battle/Theatre:

Asiatic Pacific Theater

Korea

Medals and Honors:

Circumstances:

Died in service at Fort Benning, Georgia

Biography:

born Orrin, NDak 27 Oct 16; resident Pierce County, NDak; entered US Army Spokane, Wash 30 Aug 39; served Asiatic Pacific Theater and Korea; died in service 30 Sep 57 at Ft Benning, Ga; buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Orrin, Pierce County, North Dakota