Korean War
| Service # | 12349842 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 12 1950 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Bater was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, 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 Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Bater was a member of Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. on August 11, 1950, he was on a motor patrol near Yongsan, South Korea, which was ambushed. He voluntarily remained in place holding off the enemy until mortally wounded. He died the next day.