Korean War
| Service # | 17265263 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 3 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private Bason was awarded the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Bason was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Chindond-ni, South Korea on September 3, 1950.