Korean War
| Service # | 51045319 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 28 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Bigness was awarded 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 Bigness was a member of Headquarters Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On February 28, 1952, while asleep in his bunker near Koyonha, North Korea, it caught fire and he was fatally burned.