Korean War
| Service # | 33957951 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 11 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Banks was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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 Banks was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on February 19, 1951 and returned to duty on March 15, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 11, 1951.