Korean War
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5 1953 |
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
Corporal Bitney 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
After duty in Korea, Corporal Bitney was assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. On June 5, 1953, he was killed in automobile accident near New Bern, North Carolina.