Pittsfield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Sergeant Edward J. Burns
Was Dedicated April 24th 1945
By Pittsfield Post
No. 68, of The American Legion
In Memory Of
Sergeant Edward J. Burns
Pittsfield’s First Soldier Of
World War II
Killed At Wheeler Field, Hawaii
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941
Erected by Pittsfield Post No. 68 American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 26.415′ N, 73° 15.386′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Memorial is at the intersection of Veterans Way and Colt Road, on the left when traveling south on Veterans Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsfield MA 01201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veteran of the Year (here, next to this marker); Roman Walter Sadlowski (a few steps from this marker); Sgt. Glenn R. Allison (a few steps from this marker); Pittsfield Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Splitter (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry Shaw Briggs (approx. 0.6 miles away); Peace Party House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pittsfield Elm Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.
Regarding Sergeant Edward J. Burns. Sergeant Edward J. Burns served with the 72nd Army Air Force Pusuit Squadron. He is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu.
Also see . . . Sgt. Edward J. Burns at Find A Grave. (Submitted on July 15, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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