Korean War
Service # | 571667 |
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Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
Date of Death | September 15 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Barnes was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Barnes was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while assaulting the beaches at Inchon, South Korea on September 15, 1950.