Korean War
| Service # | 52038981 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Baron 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 Baron was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on June 28, 1951 and returned to duty on July 26, 1951. He was seriously wounded again on October 18, 1951 and died of those wounds later that day.