Cephus D. Burson

Died October 1, 1980

2 wars 1 assignment

Cephus D. Burson served in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years and 11 months. Cephus served during the years of World War II and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Major Burson suffered a fatal heart attack during a struggle with an inmate at the Eastham Unit.

Survivors

He was survived by his daughter, son and three sisters.

Branch

U.S. Air Force · 1945 – 1948

Wars

World War II Cold War

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1945 – 1948

Conflicts

World War II Cold War

Also Served

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division

Major

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 15-E · Line 9 cut as CEPHUS D BURSON

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Major Burson served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Major Burson.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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