Database 83rd Infantry Division

Russell M Burnam (32547114)

Name Burnam, Russell M
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 32547114
State New York
Date of death 1944-08-06
Plot, Row, Grave O, 6, 7
Cemetery Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France , Google Maps
Role MOS 745 Rifleman
Unit E Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Burnam was a member of E Company. The morning report for August 15, 1944 on page 26 lists him as missing in action on August 6, 1944. Page 38 shows his status changed from missing in action to killed in action on August 6, 1944. The relevant pages of this morning report can be seen below.
Morning reports
1944-08-01 PFC Assigned and joined from unknown unit as of August 1, 1944 745 E / 329 view page
1944-08-15 PFC Missing in action as of August 6, 1944 745 E / 329 view page
1944-08-19 PFC Killed in action on August 6, 1944 745 E / 329 view page