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Jesse E. Burkheart, Tech Sergeant
U. S. Army
Dates of Service: 01/09/1944 - 08/14/1946
Chief Baker, 123rd Quartermaster Baker Company
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A native of Knobel, Arkansas, Mr. Burkheart served in the Pacific, mainly on Saipan, in World War II. In 1953 he joined the Shreveport Police Department for a 20-year career. In keeping the peace, he came into contact with Hank Williams and Elvis Presley, and even treated the comedian, movie and television star Bob Hope to a meal.