Korean War
| Service # | 19317619 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 12 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Atkinson was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Private First Class Atkinson was a member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 27, 1950 and returned to duty on January 4, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 12, 1951.