U.S. Air Force · United States

Cephus D. Burson

1980

Life Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Cephus D. Burson served the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. Cephus served in 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.

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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