World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Burton J. Bessinger, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Burton & Herman Bessinger
Relationship
Sons
Served in Company E, 271st Infantry, 69th Division. Killed in vicinity of Weissenfels, Germany. Received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Medal.