Moffatt Burriss
Thomas Moffatt Burriss (September 22, 1919 – January 4, 2019) was an American businessman and politician in the state of South Carolina.
Moffatt Burriss | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
In office 1977–1992 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Moffatt Burriss September 22, 1919 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | January 4, 2019 99) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Louisa Hay (d.) Jean Wheelwright |
Children | four |
Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
Occupation | general contractor |
Biography
Burriss was born in Anderson, South Carolina and received his bachelor's degree from Clemson University, He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1977 to 1992, representing Richland County, South Carolina. He was a general contractor, and was a veteran of World War II.[1]
World War II
Burriss participated in Operation Market Garden and came regularly to the Netherlands for commemorations of World War II. In 2009 he received the Zilveren Stadspenning; an award of the city of Nijmegen. The award was for the 82nd Airborne Division, in which he served.[2] The actions of Burriss and the 82nd Airborne Division in Operation Market Garden was the inspiration for the movie A Bridge Too Far (1977).[3]
References
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.
- Moffatt Burris, held van de Waaloversteek, overleden, AD.nl, 5 January 2018.
- SC veteran who 'delivered freedom to people around the world' dies Friday, The State, 4 January 2018.