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George Detwiler Burges collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0095
Abstract

George Detwiler Burges graduated from the College of Charleston in 1938. He served as a B-17 pilot during World War II and was killed in action in 1944. This collection consists of Burges' personal papers, letters, military records, photographs, newspaper and magazine articles, and military decorations including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Dates: 1929-1944

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  • Subject: photocopies X
  • Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American X
  • Subject: orders (military records) X
  • Subject: Fighter pilots -- United States -- Biography X