VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Withers Alexander Burress

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Withers Alexander Burress

Roster ID 6243
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First Name:	Withers
Middle Name:	Alexander
Last Name:	Burress
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Affiliation:	Class of 1914
Biography & Genealogy:	Born on November 24, 1894. Matriculated on September 3, 1910 from Richmond, Va. Graduated on June 26, 1914. World War I Record: Captain, Operations Officer and Commanding Officer, Head Quarters Company, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division, A.E.F. Decorations: Chevalieri di Coronna d'Italia and La Solidaridad (Panama). Died on June 13, 1977 in Washingotn D.C. Burried in Arlington Natrional Cemetery.

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