The Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device is awarded POSTHUMOUSLY to Master Sergeant GUENTHER A. BURRER, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, who distinguished himself by heroism in action near Hoengsong, Korea, from 12 February to 23 (or 28) February 1951.

   While participating in a two man assault against an enemy machinegun position, his carbine was disabled and the other soldier wounded. When he attempted to dress his comrade’s wounds he was wounded by machinegun fire but succeeded in removing the soldier to a safer position and attending his wounds. When taken prisoner, he continued to assist his wounded friend over rough terrain although himself suffering from injuries. Later a group of captured United Nations soldiers were resting on a hill side when they were strafed and bombed by friendly planes. While the strafing was in progress, Sergeant Burrer stood in an open area and attempted to wave the planes off. When Napalm fired the straw the wounded were using for cover, he rushed to help remove the more seriously injured and assisted in caring for those who were hurt by the strafing. Throughout the long night marches northward he demonstrated his devotion to duty by continually assisting the wounded and offering encouragement to all.

   Sergeant Burrer’s heroism and devotion to duty reflect credit on himself and the military service.

   Entered military service from Fredericksburg, Texas. (Department of the Army GO 51, 29 Nov ‘56.) Born 1917. Died as a POW on 15 May 1951.

[Jumpmaster Note:  MSGT Burrer was a member of the 508th PIR during WWII]