Burton Barr (1917–1997) was an American Army colonel, businessman and politician.

[1] During World War II, he served in the United States Army in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany.

During his service in World War II, Barr commanded three men who won the Medal of Honor, one of them being Audie Murphy.

[2] In 1986, he ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Arizona, losing the Republican primary to Evan Mecham.

Barr helped pass legislation promoting such things as vehicle inspections, health care, education, prison reform, child care, and freeway funding.