Korean War
| Service # | 13357752 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 19 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class 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
Private First Class Banks was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on February 15, 1951 and returned to duty May 19, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 19, 1951.