Korean War
| Service # | 1218862 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | April 25 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Austin 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 Austin was a member of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on April 25, 1952.