Korean War
| Service # | 14355087 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 17 1952 |
Bronze Star
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 Bishop was awarded the Bronze Star, 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 Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Bishop was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on March 9, 1951 and returned to duty on April 15, 1951. He was Killed in Action while patrolling his front lines near Yanggu, South Korea by enemy mortar fire on February 17, 1952. It was his second voluntary tour in Korea.