Korean War
| Service # | 52041641 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 14 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Bancroft 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
Corporal Bancroft was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on October 14, 1952 and died of those wounds later that day.