Korean War
| Service # | 14215500 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant First Class Banks was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Banks was a member of the 2nd Replacement Company, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 15, 1950 and returned to duty on October 14, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 18, 1951.