Korean War
| Service # | 39294119 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 20 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Avants was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Avants was a member of the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Taejon, South Korea on July 20, 1950.