Korean War
| Service # | 54027714 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 13 1952 |
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, 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 Company M, 3rd Battalion, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Kumhwa-Kumsong, North Korea on April 13, 1952.