Name: Delbert R. Burch

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Hometown: Jerseyville

Years of Service: 1951-1955

KIA: No

DOD: October 24, 1995

Branch: Navy

Rank: 3rd Class Petty Officer

Wars: Korean War

Medals Earned: Good Conduct medal, United Nations service Medal, Korean service Medal, National Defense Service medal

Message: Served on the USS Valley Forge

Submitter's Name: Michelle Franklin

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