Korean War
| Service # | 51047720 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 28 1951 |
Good Conduct Medal (Army)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Aiken was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
Notes
Private Aiken was a signalman with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at "Bloody Ridge" near Tanggok, North Korea on August 28, 1951 by enemy sniper fire.