Korean War
| Service # | 1123277 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 26 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Atwood was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Atwood was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy house to house in Seoul, South Korea on September 26, 1950.