Robert C. Burke Military person

Robert Charles Burke (November 7, 1949–May 17, 1968) was a United States Marine who was killed in action on May 17, 1968 during the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private First Class Burke at age eighteen, was the youngest Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 07, 1949
Birth place	Monticello Illinois
Date of death	May 17, 1968
Place of death	Vietnam , Killed in action

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Meritorious Unit Commendation Military Merit Medal (Vietnam) Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	3rd Battalion 27th Marines
service start	1967
service end	1968