SGT. GEORGE C. BURNS
Star # 207 20th Precinct
End of Watch 3 October 1919

Sgt. George Burns and Sgt. Bernard L. Lenehan were conducting a liquor investigation. During their investigation, two masked gunman entered and announced a robbery. The offenders opened fire upon recognizing the sergeants. Both Sgt. Burns and his partner, Sgt. Lenehan, were fatally wounded.