Korean War
| Service # | O-1178403 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 22 1950 |
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
First Lieutenant Akins was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Akins was a member of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Taegu, South Korea on August 22, 1950.