A Fond du Lac County war hero who was killed in action is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Congressman Glenn Grothman presented certificates for the Silver Star award to Eugene Burg on behalf of his deceased uncle, Staff Sergeant Herman Burg, of Mt. Calvary. Grothman says Burg received the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his heroic actions, but his military records were burned in a fire at the National Personnel Records in 1973. Eugene Burg says his uncle served in WWll as part of the 169th infantry, 43rd infantry division. He was killed in action January 26th, 1945. Burg says the award certificates bring closure for the family.
