Burnett, Henry

BT3 JAMES HENRY BURNETT 29 August 1950

I James Henry Burnett served on board USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754) from August 1950 to March 1954. I was a BT3 in B Division.

On 10 November 1953, I was on watch in the after fire room with FN Hicks from Tennessee, and FN Alex Sanchez. We were getting ready to blow boiler tubes. FN Hicks started down the after fire room ladder. He slipped and fell head first. He was taken to sickbay
where he died.

I was married in December 1954. My wife and I had five children, which resulted in four great grandchildren. As of 2001, my wife has been deceased. We were married 47 years.

In 1972 I retired from the U.S. Air Force. As of 13 August 2002, I own Henry’s Appliance Repair where we install and repair commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment in and around Jonesboro, Arkansas. I am a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Henry currently resides at 820 Strawn, Jonesboro, AR 72401. You can reach him at 870-935-1191.