Major A. A. Burdick

Creator

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Identifier

20060632

Description

Major A. A. Burdick is a decorated veteran of the European Theater. He graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in 1942. He served with the 11th Armored Division of the 3rd Army. He wears a Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. Major Burdick and his wife, the former Miss Martha Lynn Carter, are in Fort Worth, Texas, visiting her parents. Major Burdick is on terminal leave, and the couple will next visit New York. The major will be retired from active service in December. He is shown standing against a wall, dressed in his military uniform.

Archival Date

1945-09-22

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1834

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

United States. Army; Veterans; Silver Star; Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Military decorations; Officer Candidate School; Portrait photographs