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Wall of Honor Level:
Air and Space Sponsor

Honored by:
Mr. Greg Wheeless

Captain L. Burwell Gunn (retired) served as a helicopter aviator in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1971. His early military service included Officer Candidate School from which he graduated in 1968 as a Second Lieutenant. After flight school, he was a training officer on various U.S. Army helicopters.
Captain Gunn's service to our country also included a tour in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. A dedicated aviator, he flew Cobras, Hueys, and L.O.H.s and did Hunter/Killer flights and Aerial Artillery. He also served as liaison to an Army Republic of Vietnam General. Mr. Gunn received several commendations and medals for his heroic an dedicated service including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star - V (Valor), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Silver Cluster, Bronze Clusters, and 25 Air Medals. He was shot down twice over Cambodia.
Mr. Gunn retired from military service in 1971 and began a long career in banking. Most recently, he was one of the founders and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Financial Corporation, the holding company for numerous financial service businesses in Virginia. He is married to Vickie Gunn and has three adult children Faith, Burwell, and Carter. He enjoys golfing, computer games, and reading.
Captain Gunn is a patriot, a leader, and a helicopter enthusiast.