Korean War
| Service # | 06397907 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 13 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Sergeant Banks 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
Master Sergeant Banks was a member of the 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 13, 1950 and died of those wounds later that day.