Korean War
| Service # | 054261 |
|---|---|
| Unit | H CO 3 BN 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | October 7 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Unit Commendation
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Second Lieutenant Bissell was awarded the Silver Star with Gold Star, the Purple Heart with Gold Star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Naval Unit Citation, 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
Second Lieutenant Bissell was a member of Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was wounded during his heroic efforts at "Bunker Hill" on August 15, 1952. He was Killed in Action during his heroic action at Combat Outpost "Frisco" in North Korea by enemy small arms fire on October 7, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.