John Francis Burnes

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name= John Francis Burnes
born= 1883
died= June 12 death year and age|1918|1883
placeofbirth= Binghamton, New York
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allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Marine Corps
serviceyears= 1904 - 1918
rank= Captain
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battles= World War I *Battle of Belleau Wood
awards= Distinguished Service Cross
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John Francis Burnes (1883 – 12 June 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I.

Biography

Born in Binghamton, New York, Burnes joined the Marine Corps in 1904. Shortly before World War I, he was appointed machine gunner, and commissioned June 1917. He was sent to France, where his gallant service in battle was recognized by the Distinguished Service Cross. "In the attack on the Bois de Belleau 12 June 1918 he was badly wounded but completed disposition of his platoon under violent fire. The injuries which he sustained in the performance of this self-sacrificing duty later caused his death."

Namesake

The destroyer USS "John Francis Burnes" (DD-299) was named for him.

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References

:DANFS [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j3/john_francis_burnes.htm]
* [http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/books/usmc/02_USMC-DSCwwi.doc US Marine Corps Distinguished Service Cross Recipients - WWI] , Home of Heroes.com. (MS Word document)