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Larry BurrowsEnglish photojournalist
Date of Birth: 29.05.1926
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of Larry Burrows
- Wartime Photography
- Golden Medal of Robert Capa and Recognition
- Tragic Demise
Biography of Larry Burrows
Early Life and CareerLarry Burrows was born in London, England. At the tender age of 16, he left school and began working for the London bureau of Life magazine, where he worked as a photo printer. Despite claims that he accidentally damaged Robert Capa's famous D-Day photographs, Burrows was not involved in this incident.
Wartime Photography
In 1962, Burrows embarked on his career as a photographer, covering the Vietnam War for almost a decade. His most notable work includes the photo essay "Yankee Papa 13," which featured a central image of a mortally wounded helicopter pilot, 1st Lieutenant Hugh Thompson Jr., on the cover of Life magazine. He also captured the iconic image of wounded marines on Hill 881 North in the fall of 1966.
Golden Medal of Robert Capa and Recognition
Burrows' exceptional wartime photography earned him three Robert Capa Gold Medals. In 2007, the cover of Life magazine featuring "Yankee Papa 13" was recognized by the American Society of Magazine Editors as one of the most memorable magazine covers of the past 40 years.
Tragic Demise
Tragically, Burrows lost his life during the South Vietnamese invasion of Laos in February 1971. The helicopter he was flying in, carrying him and other journalists, was shot down by ground fire.
