Korean War
| Service # | 20415425 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 5 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Atherton was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Atherton was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 3, 1950 and died while a prisoner on May 5, 1951.