Timothy J. Burke

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Timothy J. Burke (31303666), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, in Germany on 11 April 1945. Private Burke led his squad, in the face of intense enemy fire, to a strong point. Clearing it of the enemy, he quickly set up counter defenses. He then made a personal reconnaissance to locate enemy gun positions. Capturing three prisoners, he returned with the prisoners and the necessary information. Later, when fire was so heavy that evacuation of the wounded man was delayed, Private Burke crawled two hundred yards under constant small arms fire to reach a wounded squad member and evacuate him. His actions reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.