James M. Burt

James Montross Burt (July 18, 1917 – February 15, 2006) was a United States Army armor officer who received the Medal of Honor for his valor in the Battle of Aachen during World War II.

Biography Burt was born in Lee, Massachusetts. He attended Norwich University, where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and graduated in 1939 with a degree in chemistry. Following graduation, Burt was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Cavalry branch in the Army Reserve, and worked as a chemist in the paper industry.

Burt entered active service in February 1941 and was initially sent to Fort Knox to train as a maintenance officer. He was then assigned to the 66th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia.

James M. Burt died on February 15, 2006, at the age of 88 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

After his death, his family donated his Uniform and Medal of Honor to Norwich University. They are on display in Jackman Hall.