Korean War
| Service # | 637189 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | May 9 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Staff Sergeant Bills was awarded 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
Staff Sergeant Bills had served in Korea with the 1st Marine Division. He was assigned to the Cherry Point Marine Base in North Carolina. On May 9, 1952, he was at a picnic on base when he was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning.