1st Sergeant Elmer J. Burr
1st Sergeant Elmer J. Burr was fatally wounded December 24, 1942 on the island of New Guinea. Burr covered an enemy grenade with his body to save his commanding officer and others. He died December 25 Christmas Day 1942.
Marker can be reached from Cleveland Street north of Keyes Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
