PVT William Lee Burk

PVT William Lee Burk was born 19 Feb 1925 in Finley, Oklahoma to Thomas Robert and Betty Mahala (Parrott) Burk.  His father worked in a lumber mill and in road construction. In 1940 the family owned their home valued at $500 near Finley. Thomas reported 1939 earnings of $1000 and William had just entered the work force. In 1943 William was working for Clark and Stockton in Finley.

After entering the service, William was assigned to B Company 116th Infantry.  He probably participated in the D-Day landings.  On 29 Jun 1944, PVT Burk was killed in action.

PVT Burk is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery.