Korean War
| Service # | 31377200 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 28 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Atherton was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Atherton was a Light Weapons Infantry Leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 21, 1950 and died of those wounds on August 28, 1950.