Gary Laine Presents: American War Survivors Project

Robert G Burns

Robert Burns
Robert Burns, Lieutenant Colonel, Army

Veteran Information

Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Branch
Army
Wars/Conflicts
Vietnam War, Korean War, World War II
Hometown
Scranton, PA
Collection #
AFC/2001/001/43911
Contents
  1. Biography
  2. Vietnam War Service
  3. Korean War Service
  4. World War II Service
  5. Interview
  6. Comments

Biography

Lt. Col. Robert G. Burns had a distinguished military career spanning three major conflicts over nearly three decades of service (1943-1972).

Vietnam War Service

Unit: Advisory Team II

Period of Service: 1961 to 1972

Korean War Service

Unit: D Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division

Period of Service: 1950 to 1953

World War II Service

Unit: B Company, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division

Period of Service: 1943 to 1945

Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Interview with Gary Laine

Location: Boston

Interview with Lt. Col. Robert G. Burns about his experiences serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

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