Korean War
| Service # | 52043098 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 29 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Banks was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Banks was a member of the 61st Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. On May 29, 1951, he drowned while swimming in the Hunt-An-Gang River in North Korea with other soldiers.